UNDP in Sri Lanka
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Official account of UNDP in Sri Lanka | Working to end the injustice of poverty, inequality & climate change | #BuildForwardBetter | For People, For Planet.
In #SriLanka 🇱🇰 @UNDP as a development partner of choice since 1967, has been working to achieve sustainable #humandev in economic, social & env fronts, working closely w/ the Govt, civil society, pvt sector & communities, to reduce inequalities & protect both people & the planet
The second workshop on operationalizing and implementing the National Action Plan (NAP) on Addressing Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) was recently held at the Management Development and Training Institute in Anuradhapura 🇱🇰 The session brought together key officers from…
In partnership with CBIT-GSP and @UNEP Copenhagen Climate Center, @theGEF-funded Sri Lanka: Development of BTR1 + BTR2/NC4 project, @UNDP #lka and the @Min_of_Env_SL held a Capacity Building Workshop on Transparency Reporting under the @UNFCCC & Paris Agreement from 21–24 July.…
#Happeningnow: ICCP'25 kicks off in Colombo! 🇱🇰 Proceedings of the International Conference on Child Protection (ICCP '25) - hosted by @ukelaniya & @ChildLanka, supported by @EU_in_Sri_Lanka, via @UNICEF commenced a short while ago. Follow along for live updates. 👇🧵
In collaboration with the Finance Houses Association (FHA), @UNDP #lka, handed over a study report on the leasing industry in Sri Lanka to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka @CBSL. The meeting was chaired by the Hon. Dr. P. Nandalal Weerasinghe, Governor of the Central Bank and Ms.…
In Asia and the Pacific, markets are meeting their development match. Countries are pioneering and expanding financing approaches to align capital markets with their development needs. Explore some of these instruments with the diverse experiences and insights from @UNDPChina,…
Matchmaking needed! With $450 trillion in global wealth, the issue of financing development isn’t about volume of money; it's where the money goes. Some Asia-Pacific countries are showing what’s possible, in big and small ways, when capital markets align to development goals.…
In Asia and the Pacific, the market is meeting its development match. Countries are aligning capital with people and planet, showing that the SDG financing gap is a challenge of alignment—not availability. How? Read here: go.undp.org/wJZ
Procurement and Consultancy Opportunities @UNDP #srilanka👇 undp.org/srilanka/procu…
✨ The 2025 Human Development Report launch in Sri Lanka - A Matter of Choice: People and Possibilities in the Age of AI - brought together thought leaders, innovators, and changemakers. From digital #inequality to the rise of #AI - Sri Lanka’s #HDR2025 launch unpacked the big…
A District Shelter Management Committee Training is currently underway at the #Batticaloa District Secretariat, as part of the Ensuring Justice for Victim-Survivors of SGBV in Sri Lanka’ project - implemented by @UNDP #SriLanka in collaboration with @UNFPASriLanka , with funding…
🚨@SL_PoliceMedia's National Police Academy, in collaboration with @UNDP #lka, launched the first batch of a one-week training programme in Katana to strengthen the response to Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV). Newly recruited officers to the Police Women and Children…
For over 60 years, @UNDP's core resources have powered Asia-Pacific’s transformation—from Singapore’s early planning to today’s digital labs. It’s not just funding. It’s continuity, trust, and the ability to deliver where it matters most. #PartnersAtCore shorturl.at/GUFRw
Turning the tide in Sri Lanka 🇱🇰 For centuries, cascade systems sustained communities through shifting climates. But decades of neglect have disrupted this balance. Now, a locally led revival is restoring resilience and water security. 👉 Learn more: go.undp.org/oWm
Congratulations to the winners of the SME Sector Sustainable Tourism Certification Awards 2025! Sustainability is not only a buzzword - it is about nurturing an equilibrium among environmental preservation, socio-cultural integrity, and economic prosperity. The certification,…
The SME Sector Sustainable Tourism Certification Awards 2025 took place this morning. Since 2018, @UNDP's Biodiversity Finance Initiative (#BIOFIN) has collaborated with @sltda_srilanka to develop the National Sustainable Tourism Certification (NSTC), aligned with the Global…
With generous contribution of #FundingWindows partners & $142M in expenditures in 2024, @UNDP helped: ✅ 193,000+ people strengthen their livelihoods ✅ 280,000+ people access essential services ✅340,000+ people access legal aid and more... 📖fundingwindowsreport.undp.org
Procurement and Consultancy Opportunities at @UNDP #SriLanka undp.org/srilanka/procu…
Mr. Drago Kos, the chair of the @OECD Istanbul Anti-Corruption Action Plan, visited #SriLanka for a week-long mission to engage with key stakeholders in the anti-corruption ecosystem, including @CIABOC_SriLanka, @UNGCNSL, National Procurement Commission, Right to Information…
