Sri Lanka launches 3rd National Human Development Report

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Sri Lanka launches 3rd National Human Development Report

August 12, 2014

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Sri Lanka launched the third Sri Lanka National Human Development Report (NHDR) at a ceremony held at the BMICH in Colombo today coinciding with the International Youth Day with the participation of Minister of Youth Affairs and Skills Development Dullas Alahapperuma as the chief guest.

The National Human Development Report, a major vehicle for policy development and implementation in Sri Lanka was launched as a collaborative effort of UNDP Sri Lanka, the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Skills Development and the Ministry of Finance and Planning.

Sri Lanka's third NHDR in 2014 examines the pivotal role of Sri Lankan youth. "Youth and Development: Towards a More Inclusive Future" considers the opportunities and challenges youth face as the nation progresses through the 21st century. (ST/KH)