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Ongoing Projects


Environment and Natural Resources Management Capacity Building and Human Resources Development Engineering and Urban Development

 

 

 

Baseline Technical Study of Water and Sanitation Service Delivery in the Plantation Estates
Funded by the World Bank, the technical study on water and sanitation delivery in the plantation sector will analyze the current status and levels of delivery of the water and sanitation services to plantation workers and also will summarize possible options for delivering sustained services in the future. The study includes: (i) assessment of institutional and financial arrangements that are actually practiced on the ground by Regional Plantation Companies and local authorities (ii) study of water resources and the techniques of delivery (iii) demand analysis based on the social and demographic fabrics of each selected estate; and (iv) a case study on the experience gained in the IDA funded 2nd Community Water Supply and Sanitation Project (the sector contributes 28% of Sri Lanka's agricultural production and accounts for over 80% of its agriculture exports).

Review of Historical and Current Status of the Fisheries Sector Along the Eastern Coast of Sri Lanka
The objective of this review is to establish a broad overview of the development of the fisheries sector (i.e. lagoon, coastal, and offshore fishing) along the eastern coast of Sri Lanka, inclusive of an assessment of the fisheries sector prior to the conflict, the impact of the conflict, the tsunami and post tsunami recovery interventions in support of the fisheries sector in the Eastern Province to date. The study will provide a basis from which the potential for future development of the fisheries sector in the Eastern Province can be established by planners at the provincial, district, divisional and local government levels to make technically informed decisions in respect of the management and conservation of fisheries resources in the Eastern Province.

Assessment and Critical Evaluation of Potential Pollution Impact of Current Land Use Practices, in Batticaloa Lagoon
The aim of the assessment is to highlight the potential pollution impact of current land use practices on Batticaloa Lagoon, identify the main types, sources and nature of pollutants entering the lagoon, potential current and future impacts and also to identify practical steps to be taken to address the pollution impacts.

Supplementary Survey on Environmental and Social Considerations for Moragahakanda Development Project
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)

Initial Environmental Examination for Forest Department Resettlement Project in Anuradhapura
The project envisages resettling of approx 800 families with shelter, sanitation and other basic social infrastructure facilities. The families will be settled in an extent of 200 acres which is adjacent to another resettlement area which houses 1200 families The examination will particularly focus on the interests and concerns of the Forest Department since the resettlement areas are within the Forest Department territory.

 

IFC Business Edge Training Program
The training program, aimed at improving business performance and competitiveness of private firms is implemented by EML in partnership with the International Finance Corporation (IFC). The training program will cover 5 broad categories of marketing, human resource management, finance and accounting, general operations management and personal productivity skills. The training programs will help empower the entrepreneurs of small and medium enterprise and middle managers of larger enterprises in making sound business decisions and carrying on a successful enterprise.

Analysis of Current and Future Economic Values of Coastal Resources in the Eastern Province.
The aim of the analysis is to generate a clearer understanding of the financial value of coastal resources in the Eastern Province in terms of its resources contribution to the economy of the region at the present time and under one or more future possible development scenarios. The analysis is further warranted for, there is currently very little recognition of the economic contribution made by coastal resources to the economy of the Eastern Province and even less as to the likely economic impacts of planned interventions in coastal areas in the province. The analysis will establish a basis from which planners at the provincial level will be able to more effectively evaluate the likely positive or negative impacts of development proposals for the coastal area of the Eastern Province.

Capacity Needs Assessment of Local Authorities in the Eastern Province
The needs assessment is conducted under The Local Governance Project (LoGoPro) of UNDP which is aimed at developing democratic governance processes and enhancing service delivery with a focus on the devolved structures, the elected local government and provincial councils. The purpose of the assessment is to provide an analysis of local government counterpart capacity to fulfill financial and administrative responsibilities, deliver services and implement citizen participation as mandated by the recently required Ministry of Local Government Citizen Charter Policy and recommend strategies for donor assistance. The capacity needs assessment will be based on policy issues, policy formulating capacity issues, staff issues, staff capacity needs issues and other infrastructural needs those that are needed to provide the mandated services of the Local Authorities.

Evaluation of Post Tsunami Rehabilitation& Development Program - Ampara
The evaluation is to assess the degree to which the project has achieved its results and the extent to which the project has attained in meeting its stated objectives and final goal. The assessment will identify the challenges faced by CARE in implementing the project and key lessons learned that could be applied to future projects. Aactivities under the project are focused mainly on establishing owner driven permanent shelter by providing matching grants to the selected beneficiaries, livelihood support, construction of schools and community centres, health and hygiene activities, emergency preparedness and disaster risk reduction activities. War affected families, were subsequently included as part of beneficiaries of the project.

Information Update on Rural Development and Poverty Reduction Projects and Programs in Sri Lanka
This study will cover national level projects and programs both completed and on going aiming at rural development and poverty alleviation, funded by the Government of Sri Lanka (GOSL) and by foreign donors. Information will be collected, compiled and updated on all leading national programs such as IRDP, REAP, JANASAVIYA, SAMURDHI and all other major on-going projects and programs. The study will provide compiled and analyzed information for efficient and effective planning and implementation methodology to be used in the future while avoiding duplications and non-applicable strategies.

Water Safety Training Project in Gampaha District
The ultimate goal of this program is to develop community capacity to cope with water related accidents and water related natural disasters through water safety programs by the Sri Lanka Red Cross Society (SLRCS) . At the conclusion of the program, autonomous communities are expected to continue their 'Communication Systems' with limited external and financial inputs. The project will develop management skills of the communities to design, manage, and sustain water safety activities; empower the target communities to prevent and manage water-related accidents; provide target communities with effective information-sharing measures to ensure appropriate response to water-related accidents and water-related natural disasters. Also, training will be provided in water safety, aimed at improving prevention knowledge for water-related accidents at home, pool, and sea.

 

Disaster Management - Flood mitigation Project - UNDP
Frequent flooding in the Batricaloa, Ampara and Polonnaruwa Districts in Sri Lanka is believed to be the most recurring natural hazard which causes negative impacts on human life and also loss of agriculture production and damage on social infrastructure. The project will address several issues in detail that includes ; (i) analysis of flood influencing factors (ii) examine possibility to improve the existing irrigation and water conveyance infrastructure (iii) identify new structures and waterways which are required to be established in the area based on on-going and proposed socio-economical development associated within the area (iv) investigate water retentions and optimal use of marshes for future development activities in the area and (v) iIdentification of stakeholders who are engaged in flood mitigated activities particularly with details of their involvement, geographical areas, investment capacity and outcomes.

Status Report on Climate Change -Solar Radiation Potential (UNDP)
This report examines the role of Sri Lanka as a party to United Nation [UN] Framework on Climatic Change to address global climatic change issues, and provides information and data required by the decision makers to adopt appropriate strategies and policies on climate change. The project also examines the solar energy potential and identifies the technologies available to harness the solar radiation.

Orizone Feasibility Study on Waste to Energy
The feasibility study on waste to energy project intends to introduce the usage of plasma technology in Sri Lanka. The project is implemented under the purview of Sustainable Energy Authority of Sri Lanka ("SEA") and with the concurrence of the CEA. This pre-feasibility study will indicate areas that should receive fuller attention in carrying out detail engineering feasibility studies at later stages.

Treatment Plant and Augmentation of Existing Wastewater Disposal System for Peoples' Leasing Company
The project is executed in accordance of requirements of the Central Environmental Authority and conforming to its standards in disposing the waste water and Noise levels. Following tasks will be addressed: reduction of C O D ; discharge of oil and Grease ; treatment of wastewater ; disposal of waste oil and other material contaminated with oil.