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
Driving Youth Entrepreneurship from Policy to Action 🌏🚀
This week, Hon. @Chathurangaab Deputy Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development, represented #SriLanka 🇱🇰 at the @YouthCoLab Summit 2026 in #Bangkok, Thailand, marking a key milestone in the 10-year journey of
Following the Summit, the Hon. Deputy Minister also participated in the Strategic Intelligence Hub (SIH) Government Track Workshop—an intensive peer-learning experience that brings together policymakers from across the region to exchange insights, strengthen youth
𝐂𝐨𝐫𝐫𝐮𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐡𝐚𝐬 𝐧𝐨 𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬.
So five countries came together to talk about #integrity.
At this year's International Anti-Corruption Forum in Seoul, delegates from Colombia, Zambia, Tajikistan, Sri Lanka and Tonga shared what they've learned — and what they're
There are lands that fall silent. Fields abandoned. Canals that stop flowing.
And there are communities that refuse to let that silence win.
We stand in solidarity with them.
See how we work with @UNDPSriLanka@theGEF@GEF_SGP#ForPeopleForPlanet: ow.ly/NcOw50ZiuPV
“My legal issue had been dragging on since 2012, but this place finally gave me relief today.”
For J. H. Lindan, a resident of Kandy district, access to legal aid meant peace of mind after a long struggle.
The 'Know Your Neethi' programme is reaching thousands of Sri Lankans in
📊 Financial Literacy Awareness Programme - Chettikulam, 1 July 2026
Day 1 of a three-day Financial Literacy Awareness Programme kicked off at Chettikulam Divisional Secretariat.
41 women beneficiaries of the Integrated Home Gardens & Backyard Poultry initiative from
Every survivor's journey to independence starts with a single opportunity.
Today, @UNDP#SriLanka with support from the @CanHCSriLanka shared the results of a 15-month pilot: the Post-shelter Economic Empowerment Programme for survivors of Sexual and Gender-Based Violence #SGBV
This pioneering initiative forms a key part of the ‘Ensuring Justice for Victim-Survivors of Sexual and Gender Based Violence in Sri Lanka’ project funded by @CanHCSriLanka and implemented together with @UNDP & @UNFPASriLanka
The findings show what's possible when protection is
Nearly 50% of online gig workers earn under $2/hour.
Without action, gig work risks scaling inequality.
📘 Read more on the systems approach to governing the gig economy.
🔗: go.undp.org/czS
#SriLanka recently convened a three day technical training workshop to support the preparation of the Second Biennial Transparency Report (BTR2) and Fourth National Communication (NC4). Organised by the Climate Change Secretariat of the @Min_of_Env_SL in collaboration with @UNDP
🔴 We’re live now from Seoul 🇰🇷
Join leading experts at the 2026 International Anti-Corruption Forum as they explore how to transform #governance through stronger #legal frameworks and institutional change.
Watch the discussion live now 👇
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𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐧𝐭𝐢-𝐂𝐨𝐫𝐫𝐮𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐮𝐦 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 — 𝐃-𝟑
𝐴 𝐷𝑒𝑐𝑎𝑑𝑒 𝑜𝑓 𝑃𝑎𝑟𝑡𝑛𝑒𝑟𝑠ℎ𝑖𝑝, 𝐴 𝐹𝑢𝑡𝑢𝑟𝑒 𝑜𝑓 𝐼𝑛𝑡𝑒𝑔𝑟𝑖𝑡𝑦
📍 Seoul | 2–3 July 2026 🇰🇷
10 years. 14 countries and territories. 5 sessions for 2 days, uniting the world
“Build Back Better”
The PDNA calls for recovery investments that apply Build Back Better principles and strengthen climate and disaster resilience, not just replacing what was lost, but reducing future risk. That means risk-informed reconstruction, stronger disaster risk
What happens next: Disaster Recovery Framework (DRF)
The PDNA is a foundation and next comes operationalising it.
The report notes that findings will be further translated into action through a Disaster Recovery Framework (DRF) led by the Government (through the National
Recovery at this scale takes collective effort. The PDNA reflects a Government-led process with technical coordination across institutions and support from development partners. UNDP remains committed to working alongside other development partners to translate evidence into
Violence against women in politics undermines women’s full &🟰participation in political life.
@UNDP & @IPUparliament's🆕report explores how parliaments can prevent, address & respond to violence via effective institutional measures: go.undp.org/pJA#ParliamentDay@Sida
