UNDP reassures macroeconomic, human development assistance for SL

Samurdhi Development Minister Shehan Semasinghe (left) greets UNDP Resident Representative in Sri Lanka Robert Juhkam and technical team

Samurdhi Development Minister Shehan Semasinghe met with the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) Resident Representative in Sri Lanka Robert Juhkam and a technical team on Thursday at the Finance Ministry premises.

UNDP’s support to Sri Lanka in responding to the current socioeconomic challenges, including macroeconomic policy and social protection support, especially from a digital lens, looking at a range of short, medium and long-term options were discussed.

UNDP reiterated its continued support to provide policy and technical advisory support on these issues, drawing on a range of local and international experts.

SDG Integration Specialist Dulani Sirisena, Policy Specialist and Team Leader – Policy and Engagement Fadhil Bakeer Markar, Regional Advisor– Inclusive Growth Mizuho Okimoto- Kaewtathip, Regional Advisor – Human Mobility and Recovery Solutions Francisco Santos-Jara Padron, Policy Advisor – Economic and Policy Research Institute Sandra Berger and ministry officials were present at this occasion.