Validates the completion report's assessment of the project which aims to establish integrated management of coastal resources to improve their sustainability. Targets were that (i) the Coast Conservation Department would implement coastline protection and stabilization measures in seven specific coastal stretches by 2005; (ii) six special area management plans would be implemented by the Coast Conservation Department by 2004 in collaboration with coastal communities and nongovernment organizations; and (iii) the Ceylon Fishery Harbours Corporation would manage two safe, efficient, and hygienic harbors and two anchorages by 2005. IED overall assessment: Successful