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Canada announced a total of $20 million to promote inclusive and accountable governance, peaceful pluralism and respect for diversity, and human rights in Sri Lanka.

National Languages Equality Advancement project

Funding: $11.2 million, to be implemented by an agency to be chosen

This project, funded through Global Affairs Canada’s development assistance, aims to reduce poverty and improve economic and social equality of Tamil- and Sinhala-speaking Sri Lankans. The project will improve the delivery of government services in both official languages and increase awareness of bilingualism, contributing to peaceful pluralism and post-conflict reconciliation.

Entrepreneur Financial Centre project

Funding: $8.8 million, implemented by Développement International Desjardins

The project, funded through Global Affairs Canada’s development assistance, aims to establish an entrepreneur financial centre within Desjardins’ implementing partner, SANASA Development Bank PLC, in Sri Lanka. The centre will help stimulate private sector development and support job creation by improving the livelihoods of entrepreneurs who operate micro, small and medium-sized enterprises.

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