Gov. rep., women rights defenders & NGO leaders share their experiences at the launch @AFKotte of the program Feminist Opportunities Now, funded by 🇨🇵 to strengthen CSOs working in 🇱🇰 against Gender-Based Violence #GBV. 🙏 @AFD_en & to all ! #16Days
The @AFD_France's Sri Lankan office has been working on a "preparatory project for fishery harbors improvement" since 2019, improving #harbor infrastructure, #marine resources & #fisheries management, as outlined by @RedaSouirgi & Panchali Ellepola. https://t.co/lNiCiMLJWf
Happy to read in this article the insights from Thomas, @AFD_en expert for water and sanitation in South Asia , based in Sri Lanka.
On World Water Day, let’s speak about wastewater too | Daily FT https://t.co/8JaHEnzumo
Indo-pacific conference organised by @EU_in_Sri_Lanka with Prof. Peiris @MFA_SriLanka & EU Special Envoy for the Indo-Pacific @GVisentinEU ! An occasion to discuss Sri Lanka strategic situation at the heart of the Indo-Pacific & a good opportunity to link it with #PFUE2022 🇪🇺🇱🇰🇫🇷
@AFD_France signed a grant agreement worth 1 million euros with the Sri Lanka Tea Board (SLTB) @SLTeaBoard and French Agricultural Research Centre for Development @Cirad to develop a Geographical Indication (GI) for Ceylon Tea.
article published on @CeylonToday
The #UnitedNations international campaign to End Violence against Women will end tomorrow, but @AFD_en remains committed.
In Sri Lanka our project "Feminist Opportunities Now" will support feminist organizations to reduce #GBV for years. Proud of it.
@FranceinColombo@fidh_en
@AFD_en signed yesterday a 1MEUR grant to set up a Geographic Indication for Ceylon Tea!
Will protect the brand, boost exports while promoting high environmental and social standards and improved working conditions.
Thx to @Cirad @UNIDO_SriLanka @srilankatea@FranceinColombo
📅 Save the date 19-20 October 2021 for the 2nd digital edition of #FinanceInCommon2021 Summit
#PDBs, governments, central banks, EU, UN system, private sector, civil society, think tanks & academia... continue to work together to support the #G20 agenda, #SDGs & #ParisAgreement
What is our action in #SouthAsia?
🔸Combat #ClimateChange by supporting #lowcarbon transitions
🔸Promote the sustainable management of territories & preserve natural resources
🔸Contribute to more inclusive #economicgrowth
Our 2020-2024 regional strategy ➡️https://t.co/AMIIbcPVUD
@AFD_en and @SolidLaique have been supporting pre school teachers and recognition of early childhood care in Sri Lanka for 12 years. Glad to see that these efforts are scaled up with today’s government decision
https://t.co/0YELKK97LU
Les résultats annuels 2020 du Groupe AFD en progression dans un contexte de pandémie. Le #SriLanka a bénéficié de près de 1 milliard d’euros d’engagements du Groupe AFD.@lavertu_eric@AFD_France@RedaSouirgi@francediplo_EN
https://t.co/jjyN5zhYFo
AFD Group’s 2020 results show progress amid a pandemic! #SriLanka has seen nearly € 1,000M in commitments from @AFD_France with €703M in loans and € 33M as grants from AFD as well as about €270M from @Proparco. @lavertu_eric@RedaSouirgi@MFA_SriLanka
https://t.co/6YKHmGLp0u
In Sri Lanka, @AFD_en is supporting the #BlueEconomy, in line with our #Oceans strategy. Seeking at the renovation of 4 harbors with the best standards, and support to fishermen and local communities for a sustainable management of Marine ressources.
@FranceinColombo@AFD_France
Proud to attend today the opening ceremony of the Nawalapitiya grid substation, part of CEB’s project to connect mini-hydro. With Minister of power, secretary, chairman & GM of @CEB_lk, and @FranceinColombo. Successful project funded by @AFD_en, for a greener energy in Sri Lanka!
France together with Sri Lanka to reach 50% of renewable energy by 2030 ! Minister Alahapperuma reaffirms this commitment at the opening of Nawalapitiya grid substation. 🇫🇷 with @AFD_en ready to support 🇱🇰 to fight climate change ! @CEB_lk @MFA_SriLanka@EDFofficiel@RedaSouirgi