EU - Support to reconstruction and development in selected districts in north and east Sri Lanka

Objective of the project is to contribute to and capacitate the transition from post-conflict relief to reconstruction and development by supporting selected districts in North and East Sri Lanka, though poverty reduction and provision of basic infrastructure and services for vulnerable populations, support to local economic development and strengthening of local governance. Target groups will be vulnerable communities in Ampara, Batticaloa, Mannar and Vavuniya Districts, including female headed households, persons with disabilities, conflict-affected communities, decentralized and devolved government institutions, CSOs, CBOs, regional and local businesses and training institutions, Chambers of commerce and potential investors in targeted sectors. Implementing organizations are UNDP, UNOPS, FAO, UNICEF, ILO and IFC.

Project symbol

SRL/12/01/EEC

Admin unit

CO-Colombo

Start date

01/08/2012

End date

31/05/2018

Total allocation

2310861

Total expenditure

Status

Closed

2253971

Development Partners

Delegation of the European Union to Sri Lanka and Maldives

Country/Countries

Sri Lanka

Outcomes

More and better jobs for inclusive growth and improved youth employment prospects