The
World Bank Team of the 14th Implementation Support and Review Mission of
the Climate Smart Irrigated Agriculture Project (CSIAP) arrived in North
Central Province today (07th) to ensure that the project is being implemented
effectively, in accordance with the agreed-upon plans, and is on track to
achieve its development goals of the CSIAP. The progress review meeting of the
province commenced at Sooriya Wessagiri Resort, Anuradhapura, this afternoon.
The
World Bank’s supervision is critical for maintaining accountability, enhancing
transparency, and ensuring the effectiveness of the CSIAP. Representing the
World Bank, Dr. Sheu Salau (Senior Agriculture Economist/Task Team Leader (TTL)
for the CSIAP), Ms. Thiruni Liyanage (Co-TTL /Water Resources Management
Specialist), Dr. Athula Senaratne (Senior Agriculture Specialist), Mr.
Seenithamby Manoharan (Senior Consultant, Agriculture and Rural Development)
and Jagath Seneviratne (Monitoring & Evaluation Consultant) joined the
mission.
The progress of the CSIAP’s activities achieved in North Central Province was presented through Management Information Systems (MIS) by Subject Specialists in front of the World Bank team. Mr. Saman Bandulasena, Project Director and Subject Specialists and Officers of the Project Management Unit were also present at this meeting. Ms. Madushani Gunathilake, PhD Researcher at the Adam Smith Business School, University of Glasgow, UK and Senior Lecturer of the Faculty of Management, University of Peradeniya also participated. Mr. R.P.M. Dissanayake, Deputy Project Director of the CSIAP in North Central Province guided and facilitated this World Bank Mission in North Central Province with his staff.
