Sri Lanka and ADB
In the Spotlight
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Ending Water Scarcity in Sri Lanka's Dry Zone
This brief discusses ADB's project supporting a major government water resources project in Sri Lanka to divert untapped water from the Mahaweli River.
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A 'SMART Money' Solution for South Asia
Mobile remittance solutions have the potential to increase formal remittances in South Asia and address the needs of the unbanked.
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Challenges in Implementing Best Practices in Involuntary Resettlement: A Case Study in Sri Lanka
A case study from an infrastructure project in Sri Lanka shows how best practices in involuntary resettlement were successfully merged with local legal systems.
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ADB is Strong, Effective Partner for Sri Lanka
ADB continues to support Sri Lanka in new areas such as private sector development, knowledge solutions, and development of advanced infrastructure as the country transforms into an upper-middle-income country.
Sri Lanka is entering a new stage of development and, within a few years, will be ready to reach upper-middle-income status. The country’s new government - which was formed following the presidential and general elections in January 2015 and August 2015, respectively - is focused on inclusive growth, good governance, and private sector development.
ADB is aligning its operations in Sri Lanka with the evolving needs of the country and the priorities of the new government.
Sri Lanka is a member of the South Asia Subregional Economic Cooperation (SASEC) program.
Fact Sheet
Asian Development Bank and Sri Lanka: Fact Sheet
Updated yearly, this ADB Fact Sheet provides social and economic indicators on Sri Lanka as well as concise information on ADB's operations in the country and contact information.
Latest
ADB Approves $2 Million Grant for Flood and Landslide Relief in Sri Lanka
ADB approved a $2 million grant to finance relief efforts in the country following the recent floods and landslides that claimed the lives of over 200 people and damaged the homes and livelihoods of hundreds of thousands more.
This brief discusses ADB's project supporting a major government water resources project in Sri Lanka to divert untapped water from the Mahaweli River.
Ending Water Scarcity in Sri Lanka's Dry Zone
This brief discusses remote sensing technology as a powerful tool in understanding basin water resources.
Measuring Water Use with Remote Sensing
Projects in Sri Lanka
Approved/Active
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6.7%
Population living below the national poverty line in Sri Lanka (2012)
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1%
Average annual population growth rate in Sri Lanka (2011-2016)
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30
Maternal mortality ratio in Sri Lanka, per 100,000 live births (2015)
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21.2
Population in Sri Lanka, in millions (2016)
