The Climate Smart Irrigated Agriculture Project (CSIAP), funded by the World Bank and implemented by the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Land and Irrigation, has achieved a significant communication milestone today, with its official blog (https://csiaplk.blogspot.com) surpassing 150,000 global readers, according to Google Analytics. The CSIAP blog, launched in November 2019, has steadily evolved into a dynamic and credible knowledge-sharing platform, serving a wide audience both nationally and internationally. The CSIAP aims to improve the productivity and climate resilience of smallholder agriculture in selected, highly vulnerable hotspot areas across 11 districts of six provinces in Sri Lanka’s dry zone
A Growing Knowledge-Sharing Platform
Over the past six years, the blog has consistently
featured project updates, success stories, and field-level innovations. It
highlights major interventions, including Climate Smart Agriculture (CSA)
practices, tank rehabilitation initiatives, social safeguard activities,
capacity building programs, and agricultural marketing efforts. Through timely
and informative content, the blog has strengthened awareness of sustainable
irrigation development and climate-resilient agricultural practices implemented
under the project. Since its inception, the blog has attracted 150,021 visitors
worldwide, underscoring its growing recognition and relevance in the field of
climate-smart and sustainable agriculture. The readership milestone reflects
not only the volume of visitors but also the increasing interest in
evidence-based agricultural development initiatives.
Steady Growth and Expanding Global Reach
The CSIAP blog previously surpassed 125,000 readers on
10 November 2025 and continued its upward momentum by recording an additional
increase of 15,000 readers by 26 January 2026. Today, on 12 February 2026, the
blog proudly crossed the 150,000 readership milestone. This consistent growth
demonstrates the effectiveness of CSIAP’s communication strategy and its
commitment to disseminating timely, relevant, and impactful information. The
milestone further reinforces the blog’s role as a trusted digital platform for
sharing knowledge on climate-smart irrigation, agricultural resilience, and
sustainable rural development both in Sri Lanka and across the globe.
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Countries
The
CSIAP Blog continues to demonstrate its strong and expanding global presence,
reaching a total readership of over 150,000 worldwide. Sri Lanka leads with
30.8k readers, reflecting the strong national engagement with project
activities and knowledge products. Internationally, the blog has attracted
significant readership from the Netherlands (22.5k), Singapore (20.1k), and the
United States (16.4k), highlighting its growing global relevance. Other notable
audiences include Hong Kong (11k), Brazil (8.23k), Russia (7.14k), Vietnam
(3.73k), Mexico (3.2k), China (2.89k), Germany (2.73k), and France (1.97k). The
United Kingdom (1.63k), India (1.23k), Canada (999), Sweden (958), Argentina
(793), Austria (676), and Australia (614) also contribute to the international
readership, while an additional 12.4k readers connect from various other
countries. This diverse geographic distribution clearly reflects CSIAP’s
expanding knowledge-sharing footprint across continents.
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Browsers
In
terms of browser usage, Google Chrome dominates readership with 130k users,
demonstrating the blog’s strong accessibility across mainstream platforms.
Firefox (7.36k), Safari (4.63k), and Mobile Safari (2.67k) also account for
significant traffic, indicating engagement from both desktop and mobile Apple
users. EdgiOS (1.87k), MSIE (1.01k), Samsung Browser (932), CriOS (452), and
other mobile browsers further illustrate the wide range of devices and
platforms through which readers access CSIAP content. A smaller segment (584)
uses other browsers, reflecting the blog’s compatibility across multiple
digital environments.
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Operating Systems
The
operating system data further confirms the blog’s broad technological reach.
Windows users represent the largest share with 70.1k readers, followed closely
by Macintosh users at 53.3k, underscoring strong desktop engagement. Mobile
access is also significant, with Android users numbering 16.1k and iPhone users
at 5.71k, alongside iPad users (401). Linux (3.54k) and Unix (445) users
indicate engagement from academic and technical communities, while smaller
segments include Android 11 (82), compatible systems (189), and other operating
systems (154). Overall, these insights demonstrate that the CSIAP Blog is
successfully reaching a wide, technologically diverse, and globally distributed
audience, strengthening its role as a trusted platform for climate-smart
agriculture knowledge sharing.
Below are three separate congratulatory messages marking the 150,000 global readership milestone.
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| Dr. Sheu Salau |
The milestone of 150,000 global readers is a testament to the relevance and quality of the knowledge products generated by the CSIAP. Effective communication is central to development impact, and the CSIAP blog has become an important platform for disseminating insights on cascade management, climate resilience, institutional strengthening, and digital transformation in agricultural service delivery.
This achievement reflects the dedication of the project team and partners who ensure that technical work is translated into accessible and impactful content. Knowledge sharing is not merely about visibility—it is about learning, collaboration, and scaling good practices. We congratulate the team and look forward to seeing CSIAP continue to inspire practitioners, policymakers, and development partners worldwide.
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| Mr. D.P. Wickramasinghe |
The Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Land and Irrigation warmly congratulates the CSIAP team on surpassing 150,000 global readers through its blog platform. This accomplishment highlights the Ministry’s commitment to transparency, innovation, and the dissemination of knowledge that supports sustainable agricultural development. It is encouraging to see Sri Lanka’s efforts in climate-smart irrigated agriculture gaining recognition and attention at the international level. Such global outreach strengthens partnerships, enhances learning opportunities, and showcases the country’s leadership in adaptive agricultural practices.
As a World Bank–funded initiative implemented under this Ministry, the CSIAP plays a vital role in supporting resilient agricultural systems and improved livelihoods. The strong international readership affirms that Sri Lanka’s experiences and innovations are contributing to global knowledge. We commend the project team for their professionalism and dedication, and we encourage continued efforts to strengthen communication and knowledge dissemination for sustainable agricultural development.
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| Mr. Saman Bandulasena |
Reaching over 150,000 global readers is a proud milestone for the CSIAP. This achievement reflects our commitment to transparency, knowledge sharing, and meaningful communication of the work we carry out across Sri Lanka. Through our blog, we have been able to showcase field innovations, farmer success stories, cascade-based interventions, digital initiatives, and policy-level engagements that contribute to building climate resilience in irrigated agriculture.
This growing global readership demonstrates that the experiences and lessons emerging from CSIAP resonate beyond national borders. As a World Bank–funded project implemented under the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Land and Irrigation, we remain committed to strengthening evidence-based communication, promoting sustainable agricultural practices, and sharing knowledge that supports climate-smart development both locally and internationally.
By Samantha Mallawaarachchi, IEC & ICT Specialist, PMU, CSIAP
