Establishment of a network of organic farmers and a resource centre by Sri Lanka Centre for Development Facilitation
Unsustainable agricultural practices such as heavy use of agro-chemicals and inorganic fertilizer have caused extensive damage to biodiversity in the Southern province.
The project activities mainly are establishing a resource centre to provide technology, knowledge and advisory services to the farmers for bio diversity conservation through sustainable agriculture.
Conduct training and awareness programs, Operate three demonstration farms, collection of information on organic agriculture and establish database, publish pamphlets, establish library, networking and strengthening links
The project activities mainly are establishing a resource centre to provide technology, knowledge and advisory services to the farmers for bio diversity conservation through sustainable agriculture.
Conduct training and awareness programs, Operate three demonstration farms, collection of information on organic agriculture and establish database, publish pamphlets, establish library, networking and strengthening links
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Project Snapshot
Grantee:
Sri Lanka Centre for Development Facilitation
Country:
Sri lanka
Area Of Work:
Biodiversity
Grant Amount:
US$ 26,458.37
Co-Financing Cash:
US$ 4,359.00
Co-Financing in-Kind:
US$ 1,193.00
Project Number:
SRL/03/13
Status:
Satisfactorily Completed
Project Characteristics and Results
Gender Focus
Male and female participation
Significant Participation of Indigenous Peoples
N/A
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SGP Country office contact
Ms. Thanuja Dharmasena
Email:
Ms. Dilisha Gunawardena
Email:
Address
UNDP, 202-204, Bauddhaloka Mawatha, P.O. Box 1505
Colombo 7
Colombo 7
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