Sri Lanka is experiencing its worst economic crisis since its independence in 1948, with foreign currency reserves at a record low. In April 2022, repayment of foreign debt was suspended and import restrictions were imposed to manage the forex crisis, which exacerbated shortages in fuel, gas, food, and medicine
1st August 2021 to 31st July 2022 Project Background: The Capacity Development of Local Governments (CDLG) Project of UNDP Sri Lanka is part of larger efforts by the Government of Sri Lanka to strengthen the local governance system in the country. These efforts are supported by the European Union,
The numbers of government and non-government organizations act in the Vavuniya District to develop the district. In that view, PALM is a non-government organization which has significant impact in the developmental intervention. Social Cohesion and Reconciliation is one of the interventions of PALM, which was started in January 2021
The PALM has implemented its “Safe Disaster – Resilient Drinking water to Floods and Drought Prone Areas of Sri Lanka” project in Batticaloa District and Ampara District. PALM ensures a flood and drought resilient and sustainable, safe drinking water supply to the identified highly vulnerable households that face regular