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Harvesting from the heart

Sri Lanka’s agricultural sector is a cornerstone in the country’s economy. The current crisis has limited their capacity to cultivate, leaving poor farmers with little to no option. Pradeepa is one of many farmers in Sri Lanka who face this plight and is now the only hope for her family.

Representatives from Citi Foundation and UNDP Sri Lanka

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Citi Foundation joins UNDP to cultivate 2600 acres and uplift the lives of 5,200 vulnerable farmers

Citi Foundation has joined hands with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Sri Lanka to pledge its 70 Million Rupee contribution, with a primary focus on the diversification of agricultural livelihoods; from paddy to cash crops such as cowpea and mung beans under uncultivated minor irrigation tanks, to not only boost stagnant cultivation activities, but to ensure food security and increase farmer income for economic recovery.

Representatives launch the Sri Lanka SDG Investor Map

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Government of Sri Lanka and UNDP Map Out SDG Investment for Private Sector to Support Recovery

The Government of Sri Lanka and UNDP in Sri Lanka announced the launch of the Sri Lanka SDG Investor Map (the Map), a market intelligence tool that seeks to direct private capital where Sri Lanka’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) priorities, Government policy and market opportunity intersect, as the country seeks to rebuild its economy sustainably, using the SDG framework as its guide. The methodology for the Map was created by UNDP SDG Impact.

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16 Key Private Sector Leaders come together to support Food Security efforts

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Sri Lanka recently launched a Facility to enable interested private sector organizations to partner and contribute towards procurement of urgent medical supplies and address food security needs. Building on this momentum and to encourage further collaboration, a meeting was held with the engagement of high-level representatives from the Private Sector.

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In Sri Lanka, UNDP has been working as a key development partner of choice since 1967, to achieve sustainable human development in economic, social and environmental fronts. Working closely with the Government, civil society, the private sector and communities, UNDP aims to eradicate extreme poverty, and reduce inequalities and exclusion to protect both people and the planet.