JP Sri Lanka Catalytic PB 

Objectives

Fund scope

Sri Lanka experienced a 26 yearlong civil war from 1983 to 2009. Despite the end of the war, little was done to tackle the causes of the conflict and address underlying grievances. The ethno-politicization of the state in Sri Lanka has resulted in discriminatory policies and practices in employment, education, public security, land use, and civic administration, which has infringed on the civic and political as well as socio-economic and cultural rights of minorities. This has had a devastating impact on their trust and confidence in the state.  
However with the political transition that occurred in January 2015 and the formation of a national interim Government, people have had high expectations for tangible, positive changes in society. Both the President and Prime Minister have stated that they are politically committed to securing long-term peace and reconciliation based on the principles of good governance and strengthening democratic institutions.  

Moreover, in October 2015, the Human Rights Council Resolution entitled “Promoting reconciliation, accountability, and human rights in Sri Lanka” was adopted by consensus. The Resolution calls  for the international community, including the UN, to support the Government in delivering durable solutions for Internally Displaced People (IDPs). In response, the Government, with the support of the UN, developed the Peacebuilding Priority Plan (PPP) to identify priority actions needed to address issues relating to transitional justice, reconciliation, good governance, and resettlement and durable solutions. 

In 2017, the EU in partnership with the Government of Sri Lanka and the UN created the Catalytic Support to Peacebuilding in Sri Lanka Programme to support the Government’s efforts to consolidate and sustain the peace and democracy gains made since 2015.  

Strategic framework 

With the adoption of the Human Rights Council Resolution and the development of the PPP, the Joint Programme seeks to capitalize on this transition period by providing support to the Government to achieve the priorities identified in the PPP. These priorities include transitional justice, reconciliation, good governance and resettlement, and durable solutions.  

Through technical assistance and capacity development, the Joint Programme is: 

• Advancing progress in the Government implementation of transitional justice; 
• Increasing public awareness and engagement on the peacebuilding process;  
• Strengthening the capacity of key state institutions such as the Parliament, Provincial Councils, Human Rights Commission (HRC) and the National Police Commission to perform their functions through provision of technical support; and  
• Promoting resettlement and durable solutions through access to an integrated and sustainable package of socioeconomic services in support of wider peacebuilding and reconciliation efforts. 

Governance

Governance arrangements

Management Committee 

Provides quality assurance, coordination, decision-making, Programme review, and working-level oversight. Anchored in the UN Resident Coordinator’s Office, the Management Committee is co-chaired by the EU delegation and the UN Resident Coordinator, and is comprised of members from implementing UN agencies (UNDP, UNICEF, and UNHABITAT) and the Peacebuilding Fund Secretariat. Representatives from partner UN agencies and beneficiary institutions are also invited as observers.  

Peacebuilding Board 

Established by the Government of Sri Lanka and the UN to oversee the effective implementation of the Peacebuilding Priority Plan (PPP).  

It is co-chaired by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Minister of Foreign Affairs/Secretary or in this absence by the  Secretariat for Coordinating Reconciliation Mechanisms (SCRM)) and the UN Resident Coordinator. Other members include representatives from the Government (including the Attorney General, representatives from line ministries and specialized institutions such as the SCRM and the Office of National Unity and Reconciliation), Provincial Administrations, the UN, the EU as representative for the Development Partners, an INGO representative and 3 national civil society representatives. 

Administrative Agent  

Participating Organizations receive funds through the Administrative Agent, Multi-Partner Trust Fund (MPTF) Office. The Administrative Agent is responsible for the receipt, administration and management of contributions from donors, disbursement of funds to Participating Organizations, and consolidation and dissemination of progress reports to donors. 

Projects

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JP Sri Lanka Catalytic PB is currently supporting count_projects ongoing projectscount_globalInterregional and count_countries country-specific. This table shows the most recently approved ongoing projects.

All project financial information can be found in the Financials section, including delivery analysis by organization, theme and project; project financial status by country and by theme.

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Results

Focus on impact and results

Created in 2017, the Catalytic Support to Peacebuilding in Sri Lanka Programme supports the Government of Sri Lanka to consolidate and sustain peace and democracy gains by providing technical assistance to achieve the Peacebuilding Priority Plan. The Joint Programme has helped to strengthen good governance in local institutions, enhance transitional justice mechanisms, improve public communication and outreach on the reconciliation process, and support displaced communities to rebuild their lives and attain durable settlement solutions.  

In this section you will find the latest editions of reports that detail Fund performance and results.   

Contacts

Points of contact