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03/05/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 03/06/2026 05:39
Sri Lanka Regional Empowerment through Vibrant, Inclusive, and Viable Economies - P511605
Sri Lanka faces significant spatial disparities that hinder equitable and balanced growth opportunities, particularly in the Northern and Eastern provinces. These provinces struggle with low GDP contributions (only 4.1% and 5.1%, respectively) and high poverty rates (23.8% and 18.6%) compared to the national average of 14.3%. Unemployment rates in districts like Jaffna, Kilinochchi, Ampara, and Batticaloa exceed 7%, well above the national average...
* The project abstract is drawn from the PAD, SAR or PGD and may not accurately reflect the project's current nature
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