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WFP Executive Board approves Sri Lanka’s CSP

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The World Food Program (WFP) Executive Board approved Sri Lanka’s Country Strategic Plan (CSP) for the period between 2023 and December 2027 valued at USD 74.87 million.

The WFP Sri Lanka CSP will be effective from January 2023 and is aligned with the national policy framework and consistent with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Corporation Framework (UNSDCF) 2023-2027.

The CSP is designed to support the country in achieving food security and improved nutrition by 2030 in line with the Substantial Development Goal (SGD) 2. It also seeks to contribute to the progress of SDGs 1, 5, 10 and 13 and foster a reinforced partnership in strengthening the national humanitarian and development response, in accordance with the SDG 17.

The WFP appreciated the Government’s commitment towards achieving food security and improved nutrition and to corporate with achieving the Agenda for 2030 and SDGs.

Executive Director of the World Food Program (WFP) in Rome David M. Beasley said that the WFP Executive Board approved Sri Lanka’s CSP, at its second Regular Session to assist Sri Lanka’s national efforts through food assistance in the short term, while restoring and improving food security and nutrition by developing in-country capacity to reduce vulnerability levels.

Beasley in writing to President Ranil Wickremesinghe in his capacity as the Finance Economic Stabilization and National Policies Minister, also said that WFP will also provide technical assistance and policy advice to help maximize the return on the government’s investment in food security and nutrition.

The resources for WFP operations derive from voluntary contributions pledged solely to WFP. Disbursements under this CSP will therefore be dependent on the level of resources provided by donors to WFP.

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ODI & T20I squads against Kiwis, announced

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The Sri Lanka Cricket Selection Committee has announced squads for the T20I and ODI series to be played against the New Zealand national men’s team.

The two T20I games will be played on Nov. 09 and 10 while the ODIs will be held on Nov. 13, 17 and 19.

RDICS, Dambulla will be the venue for the first three games, while the final two ODIs will be played at PICS Pallekele.

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Restrictions on African Swine Fever control, eased

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Sri Lanka’s Department of Animal Production and Health has announced steps to issue a new Gazette notification, relaxing some of the restrictions imposed earlier due to the African swine fever outbreak.

Director General of the department Dr. Hemali Kothalawala stated that permission has now been granted for the transportation of healthy animals.

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Dr. Shafi acquitted from all charges

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Kurunegala Magistrate’s Court today (Nov. 06) acquitted specialist Dr. Shafi Sihabdeen from all charges pertaining to his arrest and detention in 2019.

Due to the complainants failing to prove their accusations and on the Attorney General’s advice, Kurunegala Magistrate Bandula Gunaratne ordered Shafi Sihabdeen to be released from all charges.

He was detained under the Dr. Shafi, who had been accused of allegedly amassing assets through suspicious means and performing illegal sterilization surgeries without the consent of the relevant women, was later detained by the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA).

Also, the court also lifted the overseas travel ban which was imposed on Dr. Shafi Sihabdeen.

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