The wrap up meeting of Implementation Support Mission, which
involves summarizing the work done by the Climate Smart Irrigated Agriculture
Project (CSIAP), highlighting key achievements, discussing lessons learned, and
planning for any necessary follow-up actions, was held this morning at the
Department of External Resources. This meeting ensures that all aspects of the
project are reviewed, and that team members and stakeholders are aligned on the
outcomes and next steps. This approach promotes transparency, learning, and
continuous improvement of the project.
Mr. Samantha Bandara, Additional Director General, Department
of External Resources chaired this
meeting along with Ms. Nalani Amaratunga, Additional Director General, Department
of National Budget, Mr. Asiri Ranaweera, Director, Department of Treasury
Operations , Mr. P.H. Chandima, Director, Department of Project Management and
Monitoring , Mrs. Vijini Gunawardena, Deputy Director, Department of National
Planning and Ms. Kausi Jayasinghe, Assistant Director, World Bank Division of Department
of External. Representing the World Bank, Dr. Athula Senarathne, Senior
Agriculture Specialist was also present.
Dr. Sheu Salau, Task Team Leader of the CSIAP and Mission
Leader of the World Bank, Mrs. Lathisha. P. Liyanage, Additional Secretary (Development),
Ministry of Agriculture and Plantation Industries and Ms. Himali Bogodagedara,
Director -World Bank Division of Department of External Resources remotely joined
the meeting.
