UNDP in Sri Lanka enters into partnership agreement with the UK to support a sustainable resettlement project
The United Nations Development Programme in Sri Lanka has reportedly entered into a partnership agreement with the UK to extend support for a sustainable resettlement project.
The US$ 1.3 million worth project will directly support more than 2,500 people returning to their lands recently released in Jaffna, Kilinochchi, Mullaitivu and Batticaloa Districts, local media reports state.
According to reports, the project will help those by supporting livelihood opportunities in fisheries, agriculture, and livestock, as well as facilitating access to local government services.
It will also help families to rebuild their lives by promoting entrepreneurship through training in small business management, and by assisting in re-establishing community support structures and local civil society organizations.
The project is expected to prioritize empowering women and youth, promoting diversity and inclusion, and reaching vulnerable and marginalized communities.
“The UK is very pleased to support the return by families to their villages,” commenting on the project, British High Commissioner to Sri Lanka, James Dauris has said.
“The UK is supporting the rebuilding process as well as encouraging the Government to deliver on its commitments to the people of this country and to the international community.”
OSL take:
The Sri Lankan government is carrying out several sustainable resettlement projects in the northern region of the country with foreign financial assistance. It is also part of the overall development agenda. Foreign companies could look at taking part in such a project since funds are also available for such endeavors.
| Article Code : | VBS/AT/21082018/Z_8 |