The Ministry of Science, Technology and Research together with UNDP announced the establishment of Sri Lanka’s first Social Innovation Lab at a press conference held on 25 Sep 2017. The Innovation Lab, which will be a co-financed initiative, will be aligned to support national development priorities through the prototyping of development ideas to complement accelerated initiatives.
In the midst of the ever-expanding and lucrative fast food market in Sri Lanka and the world over, Hela Bojun Hala (Outlets) are now being introduced island-wide to promote local food and create a healthier generation.
The EU in partnership with the Government of Sri Lanka and the UN in Sri Lanka have come together to contribute to the implementation of the Peacebuilding Priority Plan through this 18-month Programme.
The Government of Sri Lanka and the UN signed the 2018 – 2022 UN Sustainable Development Framework (UNSDF) on 03 Aug 2017, the agreement which pegs UN assistance to Sri Lanka’s long term development priorities.
26-year-old Priyar-darshani Balasubramaniam is one of seven members in this producer group in Sri Ramapuram. They are all between the ages of 21 and 45, and each has a disability.
This RTI Guidance Note puts together a repertoire of possible solutions to various challenges Sri Lanka is likely to face, based on comparative experience in South Asia.
This video is a preview of UNDP Sri Lanka's Livelihood and Entrepreneurship Support to communities across 10 districts around the country.

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