Completed Projects

Environment and Natural Resource Management

• Project Name: Supplementary Survey on Environmental and Social Consideration of the Moragahakanda Development Project, Moragahakanda of Sri Lanka
• Client: JICA
• Financing Agency: JICA
• Project Period: February to April 2010
• Description: The supplementary survey/study will initially review and update the existing environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) and the draft Resettlement Implementation Plan (RIP) of the Moragahakanda Development Project (Moragahakanda Development Project is a component of the Mahaweli Project, which will serve as a major storage reservoir to supplement downstream irrigation systems of approximately 20,000 ha ). The study will translate the documents which are relevant to EIA and RIP of the project, to conduct hearings with stakeholders on resettlement, and prepare Environmental Management Plan (EML) and Resettlement Action Plan (RIP)
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• Project Name: Identify the sound source separation practices in the LAs in Western province
• Client: LIRNEasia
• Financing Agency: LIRNEasia
• Project Period: October 2009-April 2010
• Description:It is widely accepted that the source separation of waste is essential for the sustainable management of solid waste by local government authorities. Western province being the largest generator of solid waste, source separation in that province will have the most impact on solid waste management in the country as a whole. Many local authorities have practiced some kind of waste separation, but, there has been no systematic study of these practices. This study is mainly conduct to identify the good source separation practices operating in the Western province in Sri Lanka.
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• Project Name: Environmental Assessment for the Dam Rehabilitation on Polgolla, Randenigala,Kandalama & Bowatenna Dams
• Client: Mahaweli Authority of Sri Lanka(MASL)
• Financing Agency: The World Bank
• Project Period: August 2008-February 2009
• Description: A comprehensive environmental assessment of the rehabilitation of major dams, on the Mahaweli River, is a requirement component of the Dam Safety and Water Resource Planning Project funded by the World Bank. The objective of the project is to reduce water induced hazards and enhance the effectiveness of water resource planning in Sri Lanka. This will be achieved through: improving dam safety and operational efficiency; upgrading and modernizing the county's hydro-meteorological information system; providing technical assistance and pilot interventions for integrated water resources planning and management; and supporting institutional development and capacity building of the relevant national agencies.
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• Project Name: Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) for the Proposed Kalpitiya Tourism Development Area
• Client: Ministry of Tourism
• Financing Agency: Government of Sri Lanka
• Project Period: December 2007- June 2008
• Description: The objective of the SEA was to assess the potential environmental impacts of the proposed infrastructure developments related to the tourism development and to suggest mitigation/alternative measures to ensure more sustainable development strategies in the proposed tourism development areas, and to guide the development plan while conserving the unique environment features of the area.
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• Project Name: Study on Increasing the Capacity of Integrated Management in Irrigation Sector in Sri Lanka - GIS Survey and Socio-economic Surveys
• Client: Irrigation Department
• Financing Agency: JICA
• Project Period: December 2005-March 2006
• Description: The objective of the survey is to provide accurate data and basic information of the pilot command area (approximately 600 ha) under the major irrigation projects Rajangane and Nachchaduwa to facilitate efficient integrated management of irrigation sector. The information surveyed includes: (a) Status of irrigation facilities (b) land ownerships ( c ) soil survey (d ) land use (e) extent of benefits, (f ) marketing facilities. (g) socio-economic status of farmer families.
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• Project Name: Sustainable Tourism Master Plan for North-west Coast, Sri Lanka
• Client: Hammer International
• Financing Agency: Hammer International
• Project Period: February 2005-January 2006
• Description: To develop a comprehensive master plan for the sustainable tourism development in the tsunami damaged West Coast of Sri Lanka. The master plan would recognize potentials, elaborate a holistic vision and present qualitative and quantitative development targets for the Sri Lankan West Coast.
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• Project Name: Design/develop Park Interpretation Displas at Horton Plains and Uda Walawe National Parks
• Client: Department of Wildlife Conservation Sri Lanka
• Financing Agency: ADB
• Project Period: December 2004-February 2006
• Description: The development of display materials is a sub component, which was funded by ADB, of the 'special project titled "Development of Wildlife Conservation and Protected Area Management "funded by the UNDP/FAO through Global Environmental Facility (GEF), under which long term management plans were prepared for all leading wildlife protected areas. The display materials in the forms of texts, photographs, artifacts and other modular exhibits with interactive features provide basic information of the park, its history, fauna and flora and the ecosystems, and also serves as a tool for park interpretation.
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• Project Name: Habitat Maps for Selected Area and Protected Area Gap Analysis
• Client: Department of Wildlife Conservation
• Financing Agency: ADB
• Project Period: June 2004 - January 2006
• Description: The project supported the Sri Lanka Government to conserve Sri Lanka's natural resources through the development of strategic management practices of the Department of Wildlife Conservation. The Habitat mapping study would strengthen the capacity of the Department of Wildlife Conservation (DWC) to systematically monitor biodiversity in the protected areas. The Gap analysis would assemble a strategic portfolio of conservation sites for Sri Lanka that better represents the diversity of bio data and ecological systems present in Sri Lanka.
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• Project Name: Second Perennial Cro Development Project -Floriculture
• Client: Ministry of Agriculture & Lands
• ADB
• Project Period: Financing Agency: February 2001 to December 2005
• Description: The project was under the second perennial crop development program financed by the Asian Development Bank which aimed to develop floriculture in Sri Lanka. The main activity of the project was the extension services and facilitation of the discharge of loans by the Central Bank of Ceylon and seven other banks affiliated to this program. Technical expertise were provided to growers including agriculture and technical services The project also developed markets for the products and expended its extension services to all the districts. The program involves development of cluster out-growers of floriculture that links small flower growers to medium / large growers, exports for better market stability.
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• Project Name: Protected Area Management and Wildlife Conservation-Visitor Survey- Visitor Survey
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• Financing Agency: Department of Wildlife Conservation
• Project Period: April 2004 - December 2004
• Description: The Visitor survey is a sub component of a main project which supports the Sri Lanka Government to conserve the country's natural resources and biological diversity for the well being of current and future generations and provided assistance to meet its related international commitments and other policy goals. This is done partly by strengthening the capacity of Department of Wildlife Conservation (DWC) through development of strategic management capacity. The Visitor Survey of its Seven Protected Areas is aimed at the development of adaptive field management of the DWC.
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• Project Name: Hambantota Integrated Coastal Zone Management Project -Phase II
• Client: Coast Conservation Department
• Financing Agency: NORAD
• Project Period: April 2002 to November 2004
• Description: This is the second phase of the HICZMP, which focuses on the implementation of recommendations made in Phase 1. The project has 10 sub-components. HICZMP implemented the field measures recommended by Phase 1 of the project to prevent further degradation of natural and sensitive eco-systems and also to uplift the standards of communities who are dependent on these resources for living. Also, the project strengthened the capacity of local stakeholder institutions including CBO/NGOs for collaborative management of coastal resources.
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• Project Name: Training Programs on GIS/GPS Technical and Operational Subject Areas, Sri Lanka
• Client: SL Technologies
• Financing Agency: SL Technologies
• Project Period: January 1999-April 2004
• Description: Provided customized training for several state and private agencies (which included Irrigation Department, Wildlife conversation Department, Coast Conservation Department, Agrarian Services Department, International Irrigation Management Institute, Bogawantalawa Plantation, Colombo Land Development, GSM Dialog, and Mahaweli Authority of Sri Lanka) on the conceptual and application sides of GIS/GPS technology in the planning and management of projects/businesses and as an efficient tool for Monitoring and Evaluation.
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• Project Name: Impact Monitoring of the Sri Lanka Conservation and Sustainable Use of the Medicinal Plant Project, Sri Lanka
• Client: Ministry of Health and Indigenous Medicine
• Financing Agency: The World Bank
• Project Period: December 1999-December 2003
• Description: ¢ The project was to monitor the impact on the community, particularly that of the five conservation areas, and generally in the island by the newly introduced practices for the conservation and sustainable use of the medicinal plants. Consultancy services include: design formats for data collection; establish process for participatory data gathering; evaluate project progress; processing of data, analyzing and monitoring the impact of the project.
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• Project Name: Institutional Strengthening of Oil Spill Contingency Management, Sri Lanka
• Client: Marine Pollution Prevention Authority
• Financing Agency: NORAD
• Project Period: September 2001-February 2003
• Description: Work involved GIS based mapping of sensitive coastal environments, which are at risk during an oil spill, production of damage assessment handbook for priority resource types and institutional capacity strengthening of the Marine Pollution Prevention Authority (MPPA) to enable proper mobilization of required actions during a spill incident, as part of the preparation of the National Oil Spill Contingency Plan for the Marine Pollution Prevention Authority
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• Project Name: National Irrigation Rehabilitation Project Aftercare Programme Client
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• Financing Agency: Ministry of Irrigation and Power
• Project Period: Janurary 1999- June 2000
• Description: The overall objective of the Aftercare Programme is to increase and secure the agricultural production of irrigation schemes rehabilitated under the National Irrigation Rehabilitation Project, thereby increasing the living standards of the farmer community. Means to achieve these objectives include a sustainable betterment of the irrigation facilities of the rehabilitated schemes by improved water management, system maintenance and proper functioning farmer organizations.
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• Project Name: Environmental Impact Assessment for Heavy Mineral Sands Mining Project in the Hambantota District
• Client: Urban Development Authority
• Financing Agency: Krishna Mining Company
• Project Period: May 2001-September 2001
• Description: The project seeks to exploit the heavy mineral deposits (garnet and limonite) in the Southern Province of Sri Lanka. For this purpose, Krishna Mining Company (Ceylon) Limited, Colombo, Sri Lanka (KMC) has set up a joint venture with Western Garnet International, Canada (WGI), who is world's largest producer of garnet with a market share of 40-45%. WGI has recognized Sri Lanka's potential as a rich source of garnet sands coupled with its strategic location, convenient access, especially with regard to the Middle Eastern, Far Eastern and European markets, and has been keen to exploit the heavy mineral sands with garnet and limonite off the southern coast in the Hambantota District and to set up a processing plant.
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• Project Name: Design, Develop, Implement and Maintenance of Industrial Database of US-AEP, Sri Lanka
• Client: United States Environmental Partnership Program (USAEP)
• Financing Agency: United States Environmental Partnership Program (USAEP)
• Project Period: June 2000-August 2002
• Description: This assignment was undertaken to computerize the Industrial Survey data of the project. An environment consultancy firm carried out survey and the computerization part of the survey data was awarded to EML Consultants by USAEP. The database track information about industries information, process information, environmental problems created by such industries, effluents, precautious taken to prevent such problems and there standards. This also provides information about solution /technology providers as well. The system is highly confidential and strictly protected form unauthorized access.
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Capacity Building and Human Resources Development

• Project Name: CIDA's Tsunami Results Monitoring Project
• Client: Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA)
• Financing Agency: CIDA
• Project Period: October 2007- June 2009
• Description: The assignment is to assist Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA) in the results monitoring and performance tracking of CIDA's longer term tsunami reconstruction program in Sri Lanka. The project will monitor the various tsunami projects across several sectors throughout the country to report on the overall progress of the individual activities in terms of effectiveness, as well as to ensure high level results are being obtained and accountability is being respected. The program covers a wide spectrum of areas which includes housing, water, sanitation and hygiene, microfinance and livelihoods, strengthening community capacities, effective local governance, child care and gender issues, and restoration of environment and eco systems. The total funding is approx. US $ 80 million in 34 sub projects.
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• Project Name: Gemidiriya Project-Evaluation of Skills Development Fund Utilization
• Client: Ministry of Nation Building
• Financing Agency: The World Bank
• Project Period: November 2008- June 2009
• Description: The Skills Development Fund (SDF) of Gemidiriya has been in operation since 2004 to provide soft loans to young individuals and to groups of young people, to acquire skills that increase their employability. Objectives of this assignment are: (i) improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the SDF in meeting its own objective, (ii) evaluate the level of success of the Fund in linking the youth to the job market, including appropriateness of training provided, linkages to private sector, career development support, etc. (iii) assess the efficiency in the utilization of funds, repayment of loans, and in limiting opportunities for fund misappropriation by beneficiaries, (iv) Identify the weaknesses and effectiveness of the MIS adopted by the project for monitoring the project with respect to the following, and (v) conduct a market scan to assess the opportunities in the job market for youth.
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• Project Name: Study on Quantification of Economic and Social Benefits Contributed by the TVET Sector
• Client: Ministry of Vocational Education and Technical Training
• Financing Agency: ADB
• Project Period: February 2008- November 2008
• Description: The main objectives of the study is to; I. Analyze and quantify the social and economic benefits of TVET, including rate of return analysis (economic / financial) and /or cost-benefit analysis II. Develop indicators for assessment of the economic and social benefits and III. Develop models for quantification of economic & social benefits in the TVET sector. This study is expected to provide information on the economic and financial viability of the vocational training institutes and the employability and economic benefits of trainees passing out of these institutes. The analysis of costs and benefits of training will assist policy makers to improve training and enhance the benefits received by trainees.
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• Project Name: Baseline Survey for Development of Culture-oriented Tourism in Sigiriya
• Client: JICA
• Financing Agency: JICA
• Project Period: November 2008- February 2009
• Description: The Technical Cooperation Project for the Development of Culture-Oriented Tourism in Sigiriya funded by Japan International Cooperation Agency is to establish the new Sigiriya Museum as a core tourism facility in Sigiriya area and develop the capacity of the museum operation and management as well as tourism for the counterpart agencies, the Central Cultural Fund(CCF) and the Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Board ( SLTPB).Under the Project, the JICA Team of Experts subcontracted EML to carry out the survey. The survey identified the present situation in both public and private sectors of the tourism industry, the present situation of domestic and foreign tourist movement, and the opinions of local residents in the project target area by conducting interviews and workshops.
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• Project Name: Case Study on the Introduction of Entrepreneurship Studies into the Secondary Education Curriculum Development in Sri Lanka
• Client: Enter-Growth
• Financing Agency: International Labour Organisation
• Project Period: October 2008-February 2009
• Description: The task involved the preparation of a case study regarding the introduction of new subject titled Entrepreneurial Studies into the secondary education curriculum of Sri Lanka. This new subject sought to teach the students, at a more practical level, the methods involved in running a successful business as an entrepreneur. Despite, the stumbling blocks faced this new subject is popular among students and has much potential for development, as it provides hope for better future for students unwilling or unable to pursue tertiary education.
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• Project Name: Survey of Costs and Benefits and Business Environment of Medium and Small Enterprises (MSEs) in Sri Lanka.
• Client: Enter-Growth
• Financing Agency: International Labour Organisation
• Project Period: March 2008-October 2008
• Description: This study is a component of the study/dialogue project on "Labour Laws, the Business Environment and the Growth of MSEs in South Asia" The International Labour Organization (ILO) is currently engaged in a research and policy dialogue process supported by the Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation (NORAD) on how labour and labour-related laws, other legal and regulatory factors and other business environment factors (credit, marketing, demand, etc.) affect the development of MSEs. The process is composed of the following two studies: Study 1- Review of the impact (direct and indirect) of labour laws in the context of the overall business environment on MSEs; Study-2 Survey of costs and benefits of doing business (business environment with focus on labour laws and other regulations) on MSEs
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• Project Name: Socio-economic Baseline Survey for Post Tsunami Coastal Rehabilitation and Resource Management
• Client: Ministry of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources
• Financing Agency:International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD)
• Project Period: September 2007- May 2008
• Description: This base line survey was to facilitate the main program that would supplement the current efforts of the international community to assist the Government of Sri Lanka to bridge the gaps in their ongoing efforts in the recovery from tsunami damage, and to provide support to the tsunami affected communities to return to normalcy through a rapid plan of action based on self-reliance and community-based reconstruction. The project also provided essential social and economic infrastructure in strengthening communities to manage coastal resources in a sustainable manner and improve income and women's participation in social and economic activities.
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• Project Name: Assessment of Training Achievement and Impact of JICA Country Focus Training on Vegetable Seed Production in Sri Lanka
• Client: JICA
• Financing Agency: JICA
• Project Period: June 2006- August 2006
• Description:The assignment was to design and conduct a survey to assess the impact of JICA funded Training Programs held in Japan on Vegetable Seed Production. The activities comprised: design of questionnaires, selection of target groups, interviews with relevant personnel including the trained personnel, field verification and assessment of impacts of the training, analysis of results, and recommendation for future training programs based on the assessment.
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• Project Name: Skilled Personnel for Post-tsunami Reconstruction and Rehabilitation
• Client: Vocational Training Authority of Sri Lanka,
• Financing Agency: Government of Sri Lanka
• Project Period: Sep 2005 - Jun 2006
• Description:The project was to develop/improve the competency of skilled workers through an accelerated skills development program to engage in the construction and rehabilitation of over 100,000 dwelling houses and other infrastructure facilities which were completely or partially damaged by tsunami in Dec 2004.
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• Project Name: Rural Finance Sector Development Project
• Client: Ministry of Policy Development and Implementation Sri Lanka,
• Financing Agency: ADB
• Lead firm: Uniquest of Australia
• Project Period: August 2005-August 2008
• Description:The project assisted the Govt of Sri Lanka to establish a sustainable rural finance system through policy adjustments and improve the operations of rural finance institutions by: (a) Building Rural Finance Sector capacity, (b) Developing Financial Infrastructure - provide institutional development support in the development and establishment of operating procedures (c) Restructuring of Rural Finance Institutions - support the implementation of restructuring plan for the Corporative Rural Banks , and (d) Project Implementation Support - support the establishment and capacity building of the project management units and project implementation units.
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• Project Name: Study Livelihood Improvement in Hambantota District
• Client: Japan International Cooperation Agency
• Financing Agency: JICA
• Project Period: June 2004 - November 2004
• Description: Objective of the assignment is to clarify present economic and social condition of the people living in Grama Niladhari (G/N/) Divisions in three Divisional Secretaries areas ( Hambaantota, Sooriyawewa, and Lunugamvehera) in the Hambantota District. A comprehensive social survey was conducted, data analysed and compiled into a final report.
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• Project Name: Taruna-Aruna II Program
• Client: Ministry of Tertiary Education and Training
• Financing Agency: The World Bank
• Project Period: October 2002 - August 2003
• Description:Objective of the project is to improve the low quality and poor economic relevance of graduate education with a view to increasing the job placement opportunities of under graduates. In the beginning of 2002, it was estimated that approximately 30,000gradutes were unemployed in Sri Lanka.
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• Project Name: Southern Province Rural Economic Advancement Project ( SARI/E)
• Client: United States Agency for International Development (USAID)
• Financing Agency: USAID
• Associates: Academy for Educational Development (AED), Washington, USA.
• Project Period: April 2001-December 2003
• Description: The main objective of this project was to provide technical training necessary to promote USAID's environmental programs and to reduce long-term threats to the global environment. EML were responsible for organizing, managing and implementing training events in Sri Lanka. The work involved interaction with AED staff, USAID staff and other regional subcontractors in India, Bangladesh, and Nepal. For training programs outside Sri Lanka, EML was responsible for organizing participants from Sri Lanka and the Maldives to attend these events.
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Engineering and Urban Development

• Project Name: Small Towns and Rural Arid Areas Water Supply and Sanitation
• Client: National Water Supply and Drainage Board, Sri Lanka
• Financing Agency: ADB
• Lead firm: Nippon Koei
• Project Period: May 2007- April 2008
• Description: This Technical Assistance (TA) Project comprised: (i) a feasibility study for ADB financing that emphasizes poverty reduction and responds to locally expressed needs regarding priority water supply and sanitation infrastructure, and (ii) capacity development and institutionalizing mechanisms for sustainable community-based infrastructure development. Main features are: detailed evaluation of the water supply and sanitation sector, economic and financial feasibility studies, social and environmental studies, and the institutional and capacity building of NWSDB and CBOs.
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• Project Name: IEE and Detailed Designs for Proposed Composting Plant at Thirupperumthurai in Batticaloa District
• Client: ADB
• Financing Agency: ADB
• Project Period: November 2008 - February 2009
• Description: The Batticaloa Municipal Council (BMC), which has a large volume of industrial, domestic and agricultural waste, envisages the establishment and operation of an Integrated Solid Waste Management (ISWM) system to safeguard the health of its population and environment. The composting plant also will be a solution to the current practices of open burning and dumping of organic wastes which is a serious burden on the BMC resulting in the pollution of natural ecosystems.
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• Project Name: Feasibility Study and Capacity Upgrading of Municipalities for National Solid Waste Management Support Centre
• Client: Kokusai Kogyo Co., LTD / JICA
• Financing Agency: JICA
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• Description: The study is a requirement under the National Solid Waste Management Program which assists municipalities in the efficient Solid Waste management. The outputs of the study include specific action plans, including Initial Environmental Evaluations, design facilities such as compost plants, disposal sites, and recommendations to minimize environmental impacts.
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• Project Name: Introducing CDM Assistance to E-Friends Projects
• Client: Japan Bank for International Cooperation ( JBIC)
• Financing Agency: JIBC
• Project Period: April 2007-August 2007
• Description: Environmentally Friendly Solution Fund (known as E- Friends), has been established by the Government of Sri Lanka (GOSL), with the assistance of the Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC) to examine the feasibility of introducing CDM assistance to the current E-friends II scheme in the implementation of .projects that would reduce environment pollution and energy saving. EML was entrusted with the following: conduct study of the ongoing E-Friends II program along with an analysis on the activation of the E-Friends 1 revolving fund; investigate obstacles in utilizing the funds for CDM promotion, review the general implementation of the project and provide recommendations for CDM promotion through the usage of the funds and for more effective implementation of the project ;assess institutional capacities of the relevant agencies, assess their perception skills and capacity to handle projects on CDM ; Identify/recommend new technologies to reduce pollution and recommend criteria and provision to accommodate CDM; review the current procedures relating to the operations of loans.
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• Project Name: Sri Lanka Tsunami Reconstruction Project
• Client: USAID
• Financing Agency: USAID
• Lead Firm: CH2MHILL of USA.
• Project Period: October 2005-October 2008
• Description: The project had 3 major components:
  • Reconstruction of tsunami damaged Arugam Bay bridge in the Eastern Province , its access roads and improvements to social infrastructure;
  • Reconstruction of damaged fishery harbors; and
  • Reconstruction of damaged vocational training facilities along the coastal belt including construction of two new vocational training centers with a view to provide skills training to Sri Lankans so they will be competent for 21st Century jobs worldwide. (Total project cost US $ 40 million). EML handled the following. Comprehensive Environmental Impact Assessments; design and implementation of solid waste management program in the Arugam Bay; engineering expertise related to Coastal Rehabilitation ;design and conduct socio -economic surveys; Implementation of participatory approach programs involving all stakeholders
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• Project Name: Transparent Accountable Local Governance Project
• Client: USAID
• Financing Agency: USAID
• Lead firm: The Asia Foundation
• Project Period: January 2005 -June 2005
• Description: The objective of the project was to promote transparent, accountable and effective local governance in Sri Lanka, to support the transition to a peaceful and democratic society through the rectification of long standing weaknesses in democratic governance. The project promoted effective and democratic local governance in selected 38 Local Authorities (LAs) by improving their performance in the areas of: (a) good governance a and leadership (b) Financial management (c) service delivery and (d) increased community participation. Also, the project strengthened other relevant agencies, organizations and mechanisms that support good governance and access to services at the local level. In addition, the project helped empower community organizations, and supports efforts to address policy and system bottlenecks that hinder good governance at the local level.
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• Project Name: Arugam-bay Development Project
• Client: Urban Development Authority, Sri Lanka,
• Financing Agency: Government of Sri Lanka
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• Description:The purpose of the project is to formulate a plan for the sustainable future development of the Arugam Bay area which was devastated by the tsunami in December 2005. The plan will capitalize upon the unique potential of the area. A major feature of the project is the reconstruction of the Arugam Bay Bridge and the rehabilitation of its residents in an environment that will revitalize their well being and prosperity by repositioning the devastated tourism infrastructure. The project covers an approximate area of 20 sq.km.
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• Project Name: JBIC Study n Promoting Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) in Sri Lanka
• Client: Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC)
• Financing Agency: JBIC
• Project Period: April 2004- January 2005
• Description:CDM Project : Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC) initiated action to promote CDM projects in Sri Lanka as a means of implementing the Kyoto Mechanisms designed to reduce global green house (GHG) emissions. Current status of CDM policy and project development in Sri Lanka was assessed through a consultative process with government ministries, project developers, and CDM stakeholders. Information on barriers for CDM development in Sri Lanka was gathered and analyzed to determine the future prospects for CDM development considering the national development policies as detained by the government of Sri Lanka( GOSL). Future prospects were discussed and recommendations made to enhance CDM promotion in Sri Lanka.
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• Project Name: Basic Social Infrastructure Development Project
• Client: National Physical Planning Department , Sri Lanka
• Financing Agency: ADB
• Lead firm: IPE (Pvt) Ltd, INDIA
• Project Period: September 2004 - March 2005
• Description: The primary purpose of the project was to design a program that will promote (I) more capable and sustainable Local Government Agencies; (II) sustainable and reliable urban services through more effective management and finance ; and (iii) improved economic and social conditions in the selected Local Areas from investments in drainage, sanitation, community water, solid waste disposal, and other social municipal facilities and services.
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• Project Name: Preparation of Physical Plan for Eastern Province
• Client: National Physical Planning Department , Sri Lanka
• Financing Agency: Government of Sri Lanka
• Project Period: September 2003 - May 2004
• Description: Preparation of a comprehensive Regional Physical Plan for Eastern Province with an overall physical development strategy in keeping with the policies of the National Physical Planning Department and to be in harmony with ongoing development activities. The development plan covered all aspects of socio-economic, demographic, ecological and natural resources, and the physical infrastructure components. Preparation of land use plans and other important data layers in GIS format were accomplished. The final physical structure plan incorporated sectoral development plans and settlement plans taking into account the regional development policies, growth strategies etc.
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• Project Name: Pre-implementation Services to Ratmalana-Moratuwa/Jaela-Ekala Waste Water System in Sri Lanka
• Client: National Water Supply and Drainage Board
• Financing Agency: SWECO Consultants AB
• Project Period: February 2003- November 2004
• Description: The project involves conceptual designs for a sewerage system and central waste water management systems in the suburban towns of north of Colombo and south of Colombo which are priority areas under the 'Environmental Improvements of Greater Colombo'. The assignment includes review of previous feasibility studies, surveying and mapping of existing (partially completed under a previously project) sewerage and waste water collection networks, design of distribution/collection and treatment/discharge arrangements. of industrial and domestic net works, design of collection, treatment and discharge components. Further the services include preparation of cost estimates, tender documents and a comprehensive Environmental Impact Assessment ( EIA ).
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• Project Name: Participatory Improvement of Underserved Settlements in Colombo
• Client: German Development Cooperation (GTZ)
• Financing Agency: German Development Cooperation (GTZ)
• Project Period: August 2004-January 2005
• Description:The Participatory Improvement of Underserved Settlement (PRIMUSS) is a project funded by the German Development Corporation (GTZ) working towards the improvement of underserved settlements within the Colombo Municipality in improved sanitation and other basic infrastructure such as drainage/rainwater disposal. The project is implemented with comprehensive participation by the community at all stages.
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• Project Name: Good Urban Governance in South Asia
• Client: United States Agency for International Development (USAID)
• Financing Agency: USAID
• Project Period: May 2001-May 2005
• Description:Good Urban Governance in South Asia (GUGSA) is a project sponsored by USAID in South Asia. In Phase 1 of the project, the project supported local NGOs and supported a municipal project that both (the NGO and the municipality) will address an urban service need within their community , as well as demonstrate the principles of good governance in the planning and implementation activities related to good urban management. The Local Authorities were reviewed for their transparency and accounting aspects as direct indicators of good governance. Phase 2 involved the development of a local government strategic plan that integrates disaster mitigation concerns for the Pradeshiya Shabas that have demonstrated need for disaster mitigation.
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• Project Name: South Asia Regional Initiative Energy Training Project( SARI/E)
• Client: United States Agency for International Development (USAID).
• Financing Agency: USAID
• Associates: Academy for Educational Development (AED), Washington, USA
• Project Period: April 2001 - December 2003
• Description: The main objective of this project was to provide technical training necessary to promote USAID's environmental programs and to reduce long-term threats to the global environment. EML were responsible for organizing, managing and implementing training events in Sri Lanka. The work involved interaction with AED staff, USAID staff and other regional subcontractors in India, Bangladesh, and Nepal. For training programs outside Sri Lanka, EML was responsible for organizing participants from Sri Lanka and the Maldives to attend these events.
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• Project Name: Integrating Cleaner Production into Industrial Development (CLIND) Sri Lanka
• Client: Ministry of Enterprise Development, Investment Promotion and Industrial Policy
• Financing Agency: ADB
• Lead firm: International Resources Group of USA
• Project Period: October 2001 - September 2002
• Description: The objectives of the CLIND project were to develop the strategy, action plan and public policies needed by Sri Lanka to achieve cleaner production and the increased production efficiency, international competitiveness and sustainable development that cleaner production makes possible. Modernizing Sri Lanka's industrial sector through the CP pathway will require efforts on many fronts by public and private organizations. The facilitated approach through which industrial enterprises can accelerate progress towards CP is through continual comparative benchmarking and performance measurement
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• Project Name: Preparation of Integrated Urban development Plan for Trincomalee, Sri Lanka
• Client: Urban Development Authority
• Financing Agency: World Bank
• Project Period: January 2001- June 2001
• Description: Consultancy services provided to prepare a master plan including an Indicative Structure Plan for the district and for Trincomalee Urban Council Area. Outputs included :
  • Settlement Plan for the region,
  • Economic Development Plan,
  • Environmental Management Plan,
  • Traffic and Transport Plan,
  • Infrastructure Plan,
  • Land Use Plan,
  • Urban Design Guidelines,
  • Action Project Proposals,
  • Preliminary Cost Estimates, and
  • Program for Financing and Implementation of the Plan and a Management Plan with Indicators.
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