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Role of international organizations in the coastal agriculture of Sri Lanka post political crisis

 

A multi-stakeholder webinar titled ‘Role of international organizations in the coastal agriculture of Sri Lanka post political crisis’ was organized on November 27, 2024. Supported by the Asia-Pacific Network for Global Change Research (APN) and organized by the South Asian Forum for Environment (SAFE) in association with the Progyan Foundation for Research and Innovation (PFRI), the webinar served as a regional platform for understanding the role of international organizations in the coastal agriculture of Sri Lanka after the political crisis.
Respected academics, scientists, and practitioners from Sri Lanka and India came together to discuss their experiences and opinions on this issue and made the webinar a success.

 

Post-conflict livelihood rehabilitation has strengthened local food security - FAO’s interventions in Northern fisheries and paddy farming since 2010 have rebuilt productive assets, restored abandoned lands, and diversified food sources, improving both income and nutritional resilience in resettled communities.

Integrated recovery models from past disasters remain relevant - Lessons from FAO’s tsunami response, such as beneficiary-led rebuilding, tailored technical solutions, and simultaneous support for infrastructure and livelihoods, are directly applicable to current economic crisis recovery efforts.

Gradual, knowledge-based policy shifts are crucial for agricultural reform - Abrupt measures like Sri Lanka’s sudden organic farming ban cause severe yield losses; international agencies now emphasize phased transitions, farmer training, and reliable input supply to safeguard productivity.

Donor alignment is hampered by coordination and budgetary gaps - Weak government-donor-local coordination, reduced national co-financing capacity, and inadequate exit strategies hinder sustained donor engagement in coastal agricultural resilience.

Targeted inclusion programs benefit war widows and displaced communities - Tailored support in crops, dairy, cooperatives, and market access has enhanced income stability and empowerment for marginalized groups, with technology and knowledge centers improving long-term inclusion.

Nature-based coastal protection is replicable if locally adapted - Successful mangrove restoration depends on site-specific ecological assessment, post-planting care, and community participation; these principles can guide replication in erosion-prone Southern zones.

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