Core Beliefs:
Poverty is an injustice that should be overcome.
Overcoming poverty involves changing policies and practices nationally and internationally, as well as working with people in poverty.
Mission:
To be the leading organisation providing independent analysis of poverty, shaping policy in Sri Lanka and the region.Objectives
- To provide independent analysis on the causes, characteristics and impacts of poverty
- To share specialist knowledge and experience with development organisations and other development actors at the local and international level
- To contribute to policy dialogue and help determine poverty oriented policy, at all levels of decision-making
- To influence the mainstream development discourse and highlight related cross-cutting issues
- To be a local and regional hub for learning and sharing knowledge on development and poverty.
♦ Values:
CEPA’s work and relationships are guided by basic principles that are based on five core values:
Respect
CEPA values the contribution of all those who participate in and contribute to CEPA’s work. We respect the rights, dignity and potential of all those involved in our work.
Integrity
CEPA acts according to its mission – we are honest and transparent in what we do and say, and accountable for our collective and individual actions. Our work will always be guided by the principles of balance, independence and impartiality.
Excellence
At CEPA we constantly challenge ourselves to achieve the highest level of learning and performance in order to achieve greater impact and make a difference.
Collaboration
At CEPA we are committed to continuously sharing our knowledge and engaging with a wide range of people and institutions in order to achieve our goals.
Flexibility
CEPA strives to be flexible and will adapt to and accommodate changing or extenuating circumstances in order to best meet its mission and objectives.
