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Selection Manual for prioritising sites for construction of connectivity related infrastructure

 

Consolidating the learning from a pilot project conducted in Ratnapura district, CEPA designed a manual that can be used by Local Authorities and other development entities to prioritise and select interventions for infrastructure development. 

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NEW PUBLICATION: Forced to move

Involuntary Displacement and Resettlement : Policy and Practice 

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Making Peace-Keeping Peace

The study examines the dual impact of the sudden influx of IDPs – the dominant view in the host community that this influx created the foundation for conflict by increasing the competition for resources in the area, and the contribution made by the IDPs towards the local economy. 

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Communicating Research; Influencing Change

8th Annual Symposium on Poverty Research held in 2007, explored how knowledge generated through research can be effectively communicated to influence change. Based on the discussions and presentations from this symposium this book addresses the current context and key issues around evidence-based policy making in Sri Lanka.

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The Centre for Poverty Analysis is a professional service provider promoting a better understanding of poverty related issues in Sri Lanka.
CEPA offers advisory and training services, based on applied empirical research to organisations and professionals working towards poverty reduction.

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  • ANNUAL SYMPOSIUM

"Malnutrition in Sri Lanka: Today’s problem – Tomorrow’s Crisis" was held on 19th May 2010 at 4.30 pm at CEPA. 

The 10th Annual Symposium on Poverty Research in Sri Lanka, organised by CEPA was held on 4th December 2009. The thematic focus the Symposium was Child Poverty with a view to provide an alternative understanding to inform policy and practice. More info +

From the Poverty Blog

Moonlighting: How does it affect the poor? An individual holding dual or multiple jobs is defined as moonlighting. Today, moonlighting has become a key strategy among individuals in many developed and developing countries, where high competition exists to achieve economic goals. Moonlighting occurs when people are willing to work more hours than that demanded by their primary job with its fixed hours of work.
Malnutrition: Today’s problem – Tomorrow’s crisis Sri Lanka has achieved excellent health indicators in maternal and infant mortality, life expectancy and immunization. Yet malnutrition remains a major problem. Why is malnutrition a problem today but a crisis tomorrow?

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