Sri Lanka and ADB
In the Spotlight
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Gearing Up for Competitiveness: The Role of Planning, Governance, and Finance in Small and Medium-sized Cities in South Asia
Local government must play a proactive role in supporting a city’s economic strength, by driving local economic development planning, understanding its role in the region, and aligning its development policies, plans, and investments.
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A Huge Leap in Data Collection
Quality data are critical to tracking progress towards the new Sustainable Development Goals. ADB is working with governments to improve data collection through simple technology.
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Regional Supply Chains for the Food Processing Industry
The changing economic structures in many countries in South Asia and the growing demand for agricultural products have increased the potential for regional trade and investments in this sector.
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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.
The ADB interim country partnership strategy for Sri Lanka is assisting the country’s drive toward inclusive growth.
Latest
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ADB Assists Sri Lanka in Feasibility Studies for Transport Projects
ADB will help Sri Lanka prepare studies and designs for new road, railway, and port projects so the country’s transport system is well-placed to support economic growth in the medium term. -
Local government must play a proactive role in supporting a city’s economic strength, by driving local economic development planning, understanding its role in the region, and aligning its development policies, plans, and investments.
Gearing Up for Competitiveness: The Role of Planning, Governance, and Finance in Small and Medium-sized Cities in South Asia -
Data: The Missing Link in Meeting the SDGs
Countries around the world are investing in infrastructure, social programs and environmental protection to meet the Sustainable Development Goals. Underpinning it all will be good data to track progress.
Projects in Sri Lanka
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30
Maternal mortality ratio in Sri Lanka, per 100,000 live births (2015)
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0.9%
Average annual population growth rate in Sri Lanka (2010-2015)
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6.7%
Population living below the national poverty line in Sri Lanka (2013)
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20.97
Population in Sri Lanka, in millions (2015)
