Centre for Poverty Analysis

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About CEPA

Introduction

The Centre for Poverty Analysis (CEPA) was established in May 2001 as an independent organisation providing professional services on poverty related development issues. CEPA is registered as a non-profit company funded by undertaking assignments for clients and by long-term funding for programme work. Clients are typically donors and international NGOs, with some demand for CEPA services being generated by local NGOs and government.

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Mission and Objectives

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.

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