Wednesday, September 12, 2007
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CEAT wins honours for Sri Lanka in Total Quality Management
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Vasu files application to prevent holding of excess shares in Com Bank
Foreign buying props Bourse
Massive fire in factory leaves five injured
GMOA to protest against irregular transfers
Deputy health Minister, union lock horns over vehicle controversy
NCTAD in fresh push for regional cooperation among developing countries
 


EU commits Rs. 11.3 b for Ampara facelift

The European Union has committed Euro 78 million or around Rs. 11.3 billion to develop the Ampara district.


A Memorandum of Understanding to this effect was signed by Julian Wilson, Head of Delegation, European Union Delegation to Sri Lanka and Sunil Kannangara, the Government Agent of Amapara at the GA’s office last week.


The EU-Ampara Partnership funded by the European Union amounts to EUR 78 million (Approx. LKR 11,388,000,000) will contribute towards the rehabilitation and sustainable development of  Ampara district. The Partnership, which comprises of  7 programmes working with community organisations and National Ministries, is committed to deliver aid to all vulnerable communities in the district.


The European Union in its efforts to contribute towards the rehabilitation and sustainable development of the Ampara district, is channelling EUR 78 million (approx. LKR 11,388,000,000) through the EU-AMPARA PARTNERSHIP Programme.


The EU-AMPARA PARTNERSHIP funds are being delivered through eight partners working mainly with local authorities and also with the National Ministries (RDA and Nation Building & Reconstruction) to ensure an integrated approach for the development of the whole district.


The EU AMPARA PARTNERSHIP is comprised of the following programmes:


Reconstruction of Siyambalanduwa – Pottuvil - Akkaraipattu roads EUR 13.5 million, which is co-financed with the ADB and the Ministry of Highways


Community Access Roads Programme (CAP) for EUR 30 million implemented through UNOPS and local authorities


Community Livelihood Support Programme (CLSP) EUR 10 million implemented through IOM and local authorities


Livelihood Development Programme (LDP) EUR 0.7 million implemented through UNDP and local authorities


North East Housing Reconstruction Programme (NEHRP) EUR 13 million co-financed with the World Bank and the Ministry of Nation Building and Reconstruction


Environmental Remediation Programme EUR 10 million implemented through UNOPS and local authorities


Two environmental remediation actions under ASIA PRO ECO IIB –Post Tsunami programme in Kalmunai for EUR 1 million co-financed with City of Munich and Province of Modena and local authorities.