Urban Sector Study, Sri Lanka. Final Report

摘要

The document presents the results of an Urban Sector Study for Sri Lanka, whose objective is to provide the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)/Sri Lanka with an information base for possible future activity in urban development. One area, in which a small AID investment could have major influence on the direction and operations of the urban sector is through assistance to the Urban Development Cell (UDC). Its two major objectives are: Formulation and implementation of an Urban Development Policy which will be broadly consistent with the country's medium term economic growth and long-term development objectives; and Coordinate and spearhead the implementation of urban development projects and programs including World Bank and Asian Development Bank assisted urban sector projects. By capitalizing on this initiative by Government, USAID/Sri Lanka has an opportunity to intervene in the sector at the highest level. Since the present work program of the UDC is extremely ambitious and the staff practically non-existent, it is recommended that a short-term consultancy be contracted to work with the relevant officials of the UDC in scoping out a realistic work program, as well as the terms of reference for longer-term technical assistance.