Improving the rural road network in Sri Lanka is crucial to the country’s economic and social development. More than 80% of the country’s population lives in rural communities. ADB’s Integrated Road Investment Program (iRoad) is helping improve transport efficiency and connect rural communities with socioeconomic centers to boost agricultural productivity, employment, and economic growth in rural areas.
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Road to Greater Opportunities in Rural Sri Lanka
Photo Essay | 27 February 2023
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