Dr. Janaka Jayawardena, Environmental & Social Safeguard Specialist and his team at PMU organized this programme. Mr. Nalaka Attanayake, Monitoring & Evaluation Specialist and Mr. Samantha Mallawaarachchi, IEC & ICT Specialist, CSIAP contributed to the workshop as resource persons. Monitoring and Evaluation Officers of Provincial Deputy Project Directors’ Offices assisted participants in working on MIS.
The
first-ever progress review of the Climate Smart Irrigated Agriculture Project presented
by the Management Information System (MIS) was held at the Ministry of
Agriculture and Plantation Industries yesterday (17th). This meeting, which was
scheduled to assess the project's current state and ensure that the
project stays on course and meets its objectives, is crucial for ensuring that CSIAP’s under the
ministry's purview align with its strategic objectives and are carried out
effectively. This meeting was chaired by Ms. Lathisha Liyanage,
Additional Secretary (Development) with Ms.
Anuradha Dharmasena, Director, (Development), Ms. Dilupa Ambeypitiya, Deputy
Director ( Development) and Officials
of the MoA&PI. Mr. S. Manoharan, Consultant, the World Bank, Eng, R.M.B.
Rajakaruna, Project Director, CSIAP attended this meeting with Subject
Specialists and Officers of the CSIAP.
The MIS of the CSIAP was designed by the Celata Tech (Pvt) Ltd.
Photograph by Nekeshala kodithuwakku, PMU, CSIAP
The one-day Workshop on the Future of Agri-Business and Marketing Linkage Development (AB&MLD) and Institutional
Development & Capacity Building (ID&CB) Activities of the Climate Smart
Irrigated Agriculture Project (CSIAP) commenced this morning at the National
Institute of Plantation Management (NIPM) at Athurugiriya this morning.
Areas such as Roles of Provincial DPDs in Achieving the Project Objectives after Re-allocation of duties and Receiving US $ 25 Mn, Role of the ID & CB, CSA, and AB & MLD Specialists after Re-allocation of AB & MLD Activities of CSIAP, Plan for the implementation of the project activities after Re-allocation of AB & MLD Activities, Implementation Plan for the AB & MLD Activities and ICT&IEC and MIS Activities after Re-allocation of duties will be discussed throughout the workshop.
Eng. R.M.B. Rajakaruna, Project Director, CSIAP explained the Future Focus of CSIAP after the Reallocation of Provincial AB & MLD activities, Receiving US $ 25 Mn. and the Preparation of an Action Plan for $ 25 Mn. Dr. Athula Senaratne, Senior Agriculture Economist and Mr. Sarath Wickramaratne, Senior Consultant, of the World Bank conduct this workshop.
Provincial Deputy Project Directors, Subject Specialists, Engineers and Technical Officers of the CSIAP attended this meeting.
Addressing staff, the Project Director said, as we stand on the threshold of a new year, I wanted to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude for the remarkable journey we've shared and to extend my warmest wishes for the year ahead. The past year has been a testament to our collective dedication, passion, and resilience. Our collaborative efforts have made significant strides in working within the project area. Together, we have achieved significant milestones, overcome obstacles, and laid the foundation for future success.
As the Project Director, I am immensely proud of what we have achieved and the positive impact we continue moving forward to achieve the CSIAP’s goal. I am profoundly grateful for leading such a talented and passionate team. Your collective efforts have not only contributed to the CSIAP goals but have also fostered a spirit of camaraderie and shared purpose.
As we usher in the New Year, let us continue to build upon our achievements, embrace new opportunities, and strive for excellence in all our endeavours. May the coming year be filled with prosperity, growth, and countless moments of joy and fulfilment. Wishing you a Happy New Year. May 2024 be a year of great accomplishments, personal growth, and shared successes, Eng. Rajakaruna further added.
Photographs by Nikeshala Kidithuwakku, PMU, CSIAP
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