Message from Mission Director Rebecca Cohn

Thank you for visiting our website.

USAID remains committed to its assistance programs in Sri Lanka despite the ongoing conflict. We believe the residual effects of civil strife such as internal displacement, economic hardship, and compromised human rights make our programs all the more important to Sri Lanka.

 

Given this new reality, USAID has developed an updated strategy to deliver assistance better suited to the dynamics of development assistance to conflict-affected populations. Our new integrated approach focuses on improving social equity, enhancing democratic systems, strengthening mechanisms of conflict mitigation, and promoting accountability in local governance. It also centers on competitiveness and workforce development in conflict-affected areas, paying special attention to support of advocacy groups working on behalf of small entrepreneurs. In addition, we plan to complete our $134 million Tsunami Reconstruction Program by the end of 2008.

 

We hope you find our site informative, and we thank you for your interest in USAID/Sri Lanka.

 

--Rebecca Cohn