Ralani Weerasinghe

Island girl 🌴| LK 🇱🇰

[Ralani Weerasinghe @ralanij]

.. and it’s estimated to reach 10,000+ youth annually. This is how real change happen.. deeply gratified to be contributing to this ongoing effort.

[UNDP in Sri Lanka @UNDPSriLanka]

Through @UNDP's partnership w/ @MoYS, and its agencies under the @UNDPasiapac Regional Youth (YEP-AP) 2023-2026 Programme, @CitraLK is supporting user-centered, future ready institutional transformation of the National Youth Corps in #SriLanka 🇱🇰

[FutureGov @FutureGov_]

What if policy didn’t stop on paper?

In Sri Lanka, it doesn’t.

Through the @CitraLabLK Fellowship, public sector officials are rethinking systems, redesigning services & building more innovative, responsive services for all.

🔗Explore how this transformation is unfolding: https://t.co/tLSw4g5Md5

Funded by the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development Sub-Fund under #UNPDF

#FutureGovInstitutions

[Citra Lab @CitraLabLK]

Learning is a cycle, not a moment.

We are thrilled to have concluded the Training of Trainers for Master Trainers of SLIDA, exploring #AcceleratedLearning emphasising engagement, reflection and application beyond the training room.
@UNDP @UNDPSriLanka

[Citra Lab @CitraLabLK]

The Citra Fellowship Executive Programme 2026 kicked off today in collab w/ Pres Sec, PMO, SLIDA and @UNDP FutureGov. Now in its fifth iteration, it brings together public sector leaders to reimagine the future of public service.

@UNDPSriLanka

[Citra Lab @CitraLabLK]

Day 01 of #CitraFellowship.
Fellows explored purpose, reflection, and real-time simulations to strengthen leadership in complexity.

Formally opened by @UNDPSriLanka RR @AzusaKubota, PM Sec Mr. Pradeep Saputhanthri & SLIDA DG Vimukthi Janadara.

[Citra Lab @CitraLabLK]

Day 02: Seeing the system.

Fellows explored futures literacy, design thinking, and stakeholder mapping —building practical tools to better understand complexity and champion public sector excellence.

@UNDP @UNDPSriLanka

[UNDP in Sri Lanka @UNDPSriLanka]

#DidYouKnow starting today, seat belts are mandatory for all drivers and passengers on expressways in #SriLanka?🚍💺

To understand public sentiment, @CitraLabLK-a joint initiative of the Prime Minister’s Office and @UNDP #lka conducted a Public Perception Survey with support from the @ColomboUni & University of Moratuwa.

Over 2,100 respondents from Pettah, Makumbura, Kaduwela, and Kadawatha bus stands shared their views between August 7–11.

Speaking on today’s ‘Hathweni Peya’ on ITN 📺hear from Prof. H.R Pasindu and Ralani Weerasinghe on the overwhelmingly positive results and on what this means for safer travel in #SriLanka 🇱🇰

#BuckleUpSriLanka @UNDPasiapac @UNSriLanka

[Citra Lab @CitraLabLK]

Using Citra’s impact–feasibility framework, the group evaluated initiatives, set priorities, and outlined actionable plans. We look forward to continuing close collaborations to support national efforts in the digital economy space. (2/2)

[Citra Lab @CitraLabLK]

Yesterday, we facilitated a co-design workshop for MoDE’s IT Industry Development Advisory Group in charting a strategic roadmap toward Sri Lanka’s $5 billion IT industry revenue target by 2030. (1/2)

[Citra Lab @CitraLabLK]

Citra continues to partner with MoT to strengthen delivery with a focus on citizen-centred services. Kicking off the year, Citra led a workshop to prioritise high-impact transport projects for the MoT 2026 Action Plan using its impact–feasibility framework.
#LKA #Transport

[Citra Lab @CitraLabLK]

Through interactive discussions and hands-on activities, participants explored empathy in public service, shared accountability, and how to work across teams to turn vision into real impact. (2/2)
@UNDPSriLanka #PublicService #Teamwork #Skills

[Citra Lab @CitraLabLK]

Partnering with MoWCA, and with the participation of the Secretary, we brought departments together for a workshop on Bridging Perspectives for Collective Success focused on leadership, teamwork, and citizen-centred public service delivery on Friday. (1/2)

[Citra Lab @CitraLabLK]

Bringing together MoT, MoWCA and volunteers, Citra with @UNDPSriLanka and @UNFPASriLanka , supported by @CanHCSriLanka facilitated a workshop on preventing sexual harassment in public transport, in partnership with the MoT and in the presence of Hon.@BimalRathnayake (1/2)

[UN in Sri Lanka @UNSriLanka]

Behind the United Nations are people who believe in positive change.

For 70 years, we have worked with the people of Sri Lanka to build a fairer & more sustainable future, as part of a global community committed to dignity & equality for all.

This is #OurUN. #අපේUN. #எங்கள்UN.

[Citra Lab @CitraLabLK]

Officials were grouped to assess the 1968 Vienna Convention on Road Traffic against existing domestic legislation and propose key recommendations and reservations to support Sri Lanka’s ratification process. (3/3)

[Citra Lab @CitraLabLK]

The workshop brought together officials from the Ministry of Transport, National Transport Commission, SLTB, DMT, National Council for Road Safety, Sri Lanka Railways, RDA, Police, and the National Transport Medical Institute. (2/3)

[Citra Lab @CitraLabLK]

Today, the Ministry of Transport, with support from @UNDPSriLanka and @CitraLabLK , conducted a workshop on the ratification of the 1968 Vienna Convention on Road Traffic — a key step towards aligning Sri Lanka road safety with global standards. (1/3)

[Ralani Weerasinghe @ralanij]

All the best boss @fadhilbm ⭐️

[@UNDP_Bhutan @UNDP_Bhutan]

From #SriLanka 🇱🇰 to #Bhutan 🇧🇹, the Land of the Thunder Dragon 🐉 — a warm welcome to @fadhilbm, our new Deputy Resident Representative.

With @MohammadYounus_ and you at the helm, we’re excited for the journey ahead!

[Citra Lab @CitraLabLK]

The survey, carried out over 5 days, captured insights from 2K+ respondents, comprising passengers, drivers, conductors & bus owners on awareness & perceptions of effectiveness around introduction of this regulation & to identify key challenges related to its rolling out. 2/2

[Citra Lab @CitraLabLK]

We were honoured to have Hon. @BimalRathnayake, Minister of Transport & Highways, at Citra last week to discuss the results of a pulse survey conducted on the mandatory use of seat belts on expressway buses, in collaboration with @ColomboUni and the University of Moratuwa. 1/2

[UNDP in Asia and the Pacific @UNDPasiapac]

Citra Social Innovation Lab was South Asia’s first public sector innovation lab established in 2018 as a joint initiative between UNDP and the Government of Sri Lanka. Citra has influenced national policy and empowered communities by designing and implementing initiatives like the National Citizen Survey 2022-23, which led to Sri Lanka’s first Multidimensional Vulnerability Index. #PartnersAtCore https://t.co/JnmLVY0Wg8