A high-level meeting was held today (10th) at the World Bank
Office in Colombo to review progress and ensure the successful completion of
the Climate Smart Irrigated Agriculture Project (CSIAP) by December 2025. The
meeting brought together senior representatives from the World Bank, including
Dr. Sheu Salau, Senior Agriculture Economist and Task Team Leader (TTL) for
CSIAP; Ms. Thiruni Liyanage, Co-TTL and Water Resources Management Specialist;
Dr. Athula Senaratne, Senior Agriculture Specialist; Ms. Anula Harasgama,
Senior Financial Management Specialist; and Mr. Seenithamby Manoharan, Senior
Consultant for Agriculture and Rural Development.
The discussion was joined by the CSIAP team, led by Project
Director Mr. Saman Bandulasena, along with specialists and officers from the
Project Management Unit. The session provided an opportunity to reflect on the
project’s key achievements, review challenges encountered during
implementation, and identify strategic actions required in the remaining
period. Emphasis was placed on sustaining the project’s outcomes, ensuring
financial and operational readiness, and consolidating the collective efforts that
have driven CSIAP toward a successful and impactful conclusion.
