The World Bank reviews the progress of the CSIAP in Southern Province

The Progress Review of the Climate Smart Agriculture Project (CSIAP) conducted by the World Bank commenced in Southern & Uva provinces and will continue in North Central and Eastern provinces. This progress review is a structured evaluation or assessment of the advancement and performance of the CSIAP.  It serves as a checkpoint to gauge how well the CSIAP is proceeding in terms of achieving its objectives, adhering to timelines, managing resources, addressing challenges or obstacles and contributing to their intended outcomes. These progress reviews are conducted periodically throughout the project to ensure that it stays on track and identify any areas requiring adjustments or interventions.

The World Bank Team led by Dr.  Sheu Salau, Task Team Leader (TTL) of the CSIAP & Mission Leader with  Consultant Mr. S. Manoharan, Consultant Mr. Sarath Wickramaratne, Senior Agriculture Specialist Dr. Athula Senarathne and  Voice Secondee Ms. Sima Ramrattan from the Republic of Suriname conduct progress reviews typically through meetings and field visits involving Project Staff, Government Officials, Farmers and other relevant parties. The aim is to foster transparency, accountability, and collaboration, ultimately ensuring the successful execution and completion of the project.

Inaugurating the Progress Review of Southern Province Mr. R.P. M. Dissanayake, Deputy Project Director (Southern Province) welcomed the World Bank Officials at the Administrative Complex in Hambantota yesterday (26th). He presented the progress achieved so far by the Management Information System (MIS). Subject Specialists and Officers of the CSIAP were present in this meeting.

During the Southern tour, the World Bank officials observed the rehabilitation process of Baminiyawa Tank and had a meeting with farmers, attended the meeting of Cascade Management Committee in Divisional Secretariate at  Thissamaharama, visited Chili Cultivation at Kawanthissapura, had Water Management Meeting with farmers at  Punchiappu Jadura and awarded certificates to framers who followed programs at the Farmer Business School at Julpallama.

Photographs by Nikeshala Kodithuwakku, PMU, CSIAP