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Qualitative Assessment of the Local Enabling Environment for Private Enterprise in the Eastern Province of Sri Lanka - Final Report (646 KB)
This study is an assessment of local economic governance and the enabling environment for private enterprise in Sri Lanka's Eastern Province. Good economic governance is of paramount importance to the creation of a dynamic economic environment...
This study is an assessment of local economic governance and the enabling environment for private enterprise in Sri Lanka's Eastern Province. Good economic governance is of paramount importance to the creation of a dynamic economic environment and sustained growth. For Sri Lanka's Eastern Province, which has been affected by civil war for over two decades, the creation of such an environment is critical to its recovery. The Asia Foundation's (The Foundation's) approach to fostering effective economic governance in Asia is grounded in recognition of the private sector as the engine for economic growth. However, private sector activity is often constrained by a wide range of institutional obstacles. To address the constraints to private sector growth, the Foundation has developed specialized tools to measure the quality of local economic governance in a country and to engage with both public and private sector actors on policy reform.
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10/10/2009 |
Report
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Qualitative Assessment of the Local Enabling Environment for Private Enterprise in the Eastern Province of Sri Lanka - Policy Brief (467 KB)
From March to April 2008, The Asia Foundation conducted a qualitative assessment of local economic governance in Sri Lanka's Eastern Province. This Policy Brief presents the assessment's main findings and resulting policy implications. Local...
From March to April 2008, The Asia Foundation conducted a qualitative assessment of local economic governance in Sri Lanka's Eastern Province. This Policy Brief presents the assessment's main findings and resulting policy implications. Local economic policies and the conduct of local government officials shape the enabling environment for private sector dynamism and sustained economic growth. In Sri Lanka's Eastern Province, which has been affected by civil war for over two decades, economic growth is particularly critical to its recovery. The overall purpose of this assessment was therefore to provide local government officials, the business community, and the general public with relevant information about major impediments in the business environment in the Eastern Province as a starting point for policy discussions and reform.
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10/10/2009 |
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Rapid Situation Assessment of Gangs in Male' (1022 KB)
Maldives 2012
Gang violence in the Maldives is becoming increasingly commonplace and the nature of violence more brutal as new types of drugs and weapons are used. There are reportedly between 20 and 30 different gangs operating in...
Maldives 2012
Gang violence in the Maldives is becoming increasingly commonplace and the nature of violence more brutal as new types of drugs and weapons are used. There are reportedly between 20 and 30 different gangs operating in Male' with 50 to 400 members in each group. Gang violence impacts almost all citizens of the capital in one way or another. Businesses and neighbourhoods frequently have property damaged during gang violence; youth congregate in public areas, often using drugs and starting fights; and during political rallies gangs are seen on the streets causing chaos.
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11/07/2012 |
Report
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Regulatory Mapping Guide Book on Government Services: Board of Investment (7021 KB)
This publication is intended to serve as a guide to clarify local government services provided by the Board of Investment (BOI). It provides a detailed outline of the legalities, eligibility, fees, application process, timeline and recourse...
This publication is intended to serve as a guide to clarify local government services provided by the Board of Investment (BOI). It provides a detailed outline of the legalities, eligibility, fees, application process, timeline and recourse available for a broad range of BOI services. The results of a recent survey sponsored by The Asia Foundation indicated that information of this type was not readily available to the public in a simple and comprehensive manner. This Guide Book seeks to clarify step-by-step what is involved in obtaining an environmental license, or the process of obtaining approval for factory buildings, for example. It seeks to inform members of the public and business community about the services, authority, and responsibilities of the BOI and its role in improving the conditions for economic growth and creating an enabling environment for small and medium enterprises to flourish in Sri Lanka. The guide book is available in English, Sinhala and Tamil.
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09/14/2009 |
Book
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Regulatory Mapping Guide Book on Government Services: Board of Investment (Sinhala) (5051 KB)
(Sinhala Version) This publication is intended to serve as a guide to clarify local government services provided by the Board of Investment (BOI). It provides a detailed outline of the legalities, eligibility, fees, application process,...
(Sinhala Version) This publication is intended to serve as a guide to clarify local government services provided by the Board of Investment (BOI). It provides a detailed outline of the legalities, eligibility, fees, application process, timeline and recourse available for a broad range of BOI services. The results of a recent survey sponsored by The Asia Foundation indicated that information of this type was not readily available to the public in a simple and comprehensive manner. This Guide Book seeks to clarify step-by-step what is involved in obtaining an environmental license, or the process of obtaining approval for factory buildings, for example. It seeks to inform members of the public and business community about the services, authority, and responsibilities of the BOI and its role in improving the conditions for economic growth and creating an enabling environment for small and medium enterprises to flourish in Sri Lanka. The guide book is available in English, Sinhala and Tamil.
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09/14/2009 |
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Regulatory Mapping Guide Book on Government Services: Board of Investment (Tamil) (5296 KB)
(Tamil Version) This publication is intended to serve as a guide to clarify local government services provided by the Board of Investment (BOI). It provides a detailed outline of the legalities, eligibility, fees, application process, timeline...
(Tamil Version) This publication is intended to serve as a guide to clarify local government services provided by the Board of Investment (BOI). It provides a detailed outline of the legalities, eligibility, fees, application process, timeline and recourse available for a broad range of BOI services. The results of a recent survey sponsored by The Asia Foundation indicated that information of this type was not readily available to the public in a simple and comprehensive manner. This Guide Book seeks to clarify step-by-step what is involved in obtaining an environmental license, or the process of obtaining approval for factory buildings, for example. It seeks to inform members of the public and business community about the services, authority, and responsibilities of the BOI and its role in improving the conditions for economic growth and creating an enabling environment for small and medium enterprises to flourish in Sri Lanka. The guide book is available in English, Sinhala and Tamil.
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09/14/2009 |
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Regulatory Mapping Guide Book on Government Services: Central Environmental Authority (9945 KB)
This publication is intended to serve as a guide to clarify services provided by the Central Environmental Authority (CEA). It provides a detailed outline of the legalities, fees, application process, timeline and recourse available for a...
This publication is intended to serve as a guide to clarify services provided by the Central Environmental Authority (CEA). It provides a detailed outline of the legalities, fees, application process, timeline and recourse available for a broad range of CEA services. The results of a recent survey sponsored by the Asia Foundation indicated that information of this type was not readily available to the public in a simple and comprehensive manner. This Guide Book seeks to clarify step-by-step what is involved in obtaining an environmental protection license, or the process of obtaining site approval, for example. It seeks to inform members of the public and business community about the services, authority, and responsibilities of the CEA and its role in improving the conditions for economic growth and creating an enabling environment for small and medium enterprises to flourish in Sri Lanka. The Guide Book is available in English, Sinhala and Tamil.
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09/14/2009 |
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Regulatory Mapping Guide Book on Government Services: Central Environmental Authority (Sinhala) (9456 KB)
(Sinhala Version) This publication is intended to serve as a guide to clarify services provided by the Central Environmental Authority (CEA). It provides a detailed outline of the legalities, fees, application process, timeline and recourse...
(Sinhala Version) This publication is intended to serve as a guide to clarify services provided by the Central Environmental Authority (CEA). It provides a detailed outline of the legalities, fees, application process, timeline and recourse available for a broad range of CEA services. The results of a recent survey sponsored by the Asia Foundation indicated that information of this type was not readily available to the public in a simple and comprehensive manner. This Guide Book seeks to clarify step-by-step what is involved in obtaining an environmental protection license, or the process of obtaining site approval, for example. It seeks to inform members of the public and business community about the services, authority, and responsibilities of the CEA and its role in improving the conditions for economic growth and creating an enabling environment for small and medium enterprises to flourish in Sri Lanka. The Guide Book is available in English, Sinhala and Tamil.
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09/14/2009 |
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Regulatory Mapping Guide Book on Government Services: Central Environmental Authority (Tamil) (12731 KB)
(Tamil Version) This publication is intended to serve as a guide to clarify services provided by the Central Environmental Authority (CEA). It provides a detailed outline of the legalities, fees, application process, timeline and recourse...
(Tamil Version) This publication is intended to serve as a guide to clarify services provided by the Central Environmental Authority (CEA). It provides a detailed outline of the legalities, fees, application process, timeline and recourse available for a broad range of CEA services. The results of a recent survey sponsored by the Asia Foundation indicated that information of this type was not readily available to the public in a simple and comprehensive manner. This Guide Book seeks to clarify step-by-step what is involved in obtaining an environmental protection license, or the process of obtaining site approval, for example. It seeks to inform members of the public and business community about the services, authority, and responsibilities of the CEA and its role in improving the conditions for economic growth and creating an enabling environment for small and medium enterprises to flourish in Sri Lanka. The Guide Book is available in English, Sinhala and Tamil.
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09/14/2009 |
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Regulatory Mapping Guide Book on Government Services: Urban Development Authority (326 KB)
This publication is intended to serve as a guide to clarify services provided by the Urban Development Authority (UDA). It provides a detailed outline of the legalities, fees, application process, timeline and recourse available for a broad...
This publication is intended to serve as a guide to clarify services provided by the Urban Development Authority (UDA). It provides a detailed outline of the legalities, fees, application process, timeline and recourse available for a broad range of UDA services. The results of a recent survey sponsored by the Asia Foundation indicated that information of this type was not readily available to the public in a simple and comprehensive manner. This Guide Book seeks to clarify step-by-step what is involved in obtaining a permit for a change of use of residential buildings, or the process of demolishing unauthorized constructions, for example. It seeks to inform members of the public and business community about the services, authority, and responsibilities of the UDA and its role in improving the conditions for economic growth and creating an enabling environment for small and medium enterprises to flourish in Sri Lanka. The Guide Book is available in English, Sinhala and Tamil.
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09/28/2009 |
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Regulatory Mapping Guide Book on Government Services: Urban Development Authority (Sinhala) (251 KB)
(Sinhala) This publication is intended to serve as a guide to clarify services provided by the Urban Development Authority (UDA). It provides a detailed outline of the legalities, fees, application process, timeline and recourse available for...
(Sinhala) This publication is intended to serve as a guide to clarify services provided by the Urban Development Authority (UDA). It provides a detailed outline of the legalities, fees, application process, timeline and recourse available for a broad range of UDA services. The results of a recent survey sponsored by the Asia Foundation indicated that information of this type was not readily available to the public in a simple and comprehensive manner. This Guide Book seeks to clarify step-by-step what is involved in obtaining a permit for a change of use of residential buildings, or the process of demolishing unauthorized constructions, for example. It seeks to inform members of the public and business community about the services, authority, and responsibilities of the UDA and its role in improving the conditions for economic growth and creating an enabling environment for small and medium enterprises to flourish in Sri Lanka. The Guide Book is available in English, Sinhala and Tamil.
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09/28/2009 |
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Regulatory Mapping Guide Book on Government Services: Urban Development Authority (Tamil) (258 KB)
(Tamil) This publication is intended to serve as a guide to clarify services provided by the Urban Development Authority (UDA). It provides a detailed outline of the legalities, fees, application process, timeline and recourse available for a...
(Tamil) This publication is intended to serve as a guide to clarify services provided by the Urban Development Authority (UDA). It provides a detailed outline of the legalities, fees, application process, timeline and recourse available for a broad range of UDA services. The results of a recent survey sponsored by the Asia Foundation indicated that information of this type was not readily available to the public in a simple and comprehensive manner. This Guide Book seeks to clarify step-by-step what is involved in obtaining a permit for a change of use of residential buildings, or the process of demolishing unauthorized constructions, for example. It seeks to inform members of the public and business community about the services, authority, and responsibilities of the UDA and its role in improving the conditions for economic growth and creating an enabling environment for small and medium enterprises to flourish in Sri Lanka. The Guide Book is available in English, Sinhala and Tamil.
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09/28/2009 |
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Regulatory Mapping Guide Book on Local Government Services: District Secretariat (7838 KB)
This publication is intended to serve as a guide to clarify local
government services provided by district secretariats. It provides a
detailed outline of the legalities, eligibility, fees, application
process, timeline and recourse...
This publication is intended to serve as a guide to clarify local
government services provided by district secretariats. It provides a
detailed outline of the legalities, eligibility, fees, application
process, timeline and recourse available for a broad range of district
secretariat services. The results of a survey sponsored by The Asia
Foundation indicated that information of this type was not readily
available to the public in a simple and comprehensive manner. This
Guide Book seeks to clarify step-by-step what is involved in obtaining
an extract from a voters list, or the process of obtaining a driving
license, for example. It seeks to inform members of the public and
business community about the services, authority, and responsibilities
of district secretariats and their role in improving the conditions for
economic growth and creating an enabling environment for small and
medium enterprises to flourish in every district secretariat area in
Sri Lanka. The Guide Book is available in English, Sinhala and Tamil.
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09/14/2009 |
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Regulatory Mapping Guide Book on Local Government Services: Pradeshiya Sabhas (8098 KB)
This publication is intended to serve as a guide to clarify local government services provided by pradeshiya sabhas. It provides a detailed outline of the legalities, eligibility, fees, application process, timeline and recourse...
This publication is intended to serve as a guide to clarify local government services provided by pradeshiya sabhas. It provides a detailed outline of the legalities, eligibility, fees, application process, timeline and recourse available for a broad range of pradeshyia sabha services. The results of a survey sponsored by The Asia Foundation indicated that information of this type was not readily available to the public in a simple and comprehensive manner. This Guide Book seeks to clarify step-by-step what is involved in obtaining a building permit, or the process of determining liability for and payment of the trade tax, for example. It seeks to inform members of the public and business community about the services, authority, and responsibilities of pradeshiya sabhas and their role in improving the conditions for economic growth and creating an enabling environment for small and medium enterprises to flourish in every pradeshiya sabha area in Sri Lanka. The Guide Book is available in English, Sinhala and Tamil.
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09/14/2009 |
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Regulatory Mapping Guide Book on Local Government Services: Pradeshiya Sabhas (Sinhala) (1117 KB)
(Sinhala Version) This publication is intended to serve as a guide to clarify local government services provided by pradeshiya sabhas. It provides a detailed outline of the legalities, eligibility, fees, application process, timeline and...
(Sinhala Version) This publication is intended to serve as a guide to clarify local government services provided by pradeshiya sabhas. It provides a detailed outline of the legalities, eligibility, fees, application process, timeline and recourse available for a broad range of pradeshyia sabha services. The results of a survey sponsored by The Asia Foundation indicated that information of this type was not readily available to the public in a simple and comprehensive manner. This Guide Book seeks to clarify step-by-step what is involved in obtaining a building permit, or the process of determining liability for and payment of the trade tax, for example. It seeks to inform members of the public and business community about the services, authority, and responsibilities of pradeshiya sabhas and their role in improving the conditions for economic growth and creating an enabling environment for small and medium enterprises to flourish in every pradeshiya sabha area in Sri Lanka. The Guide Book is available in English, Sinhala and Tamil.
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09/14/2009 |
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Regulatory Mapping Guide Book on Local Government Services: Pradeshiya Sabhas (Tamil) (1106 KB)
(Tamil Version) This publication is intended to serve as a guide to clarify local government services provided by pradeshiya sabhas. It provides a detailed outline of the legalities, eligibility, fees, application process, timeline...
(Tamil Version) This publication is intended to serve as a guide to clarify local government services provided by pradeshiya sabhas. It provides a detailed outline of the legalities, eligibility, fees, application process, timeline and recourse available for a broad range of pradeshyia sabha services. The results of a survey sponsored by The Asia Foundation indicated that information of this type was not readily available to the public in a simple and comprehensive manner. This Guide Book seeks to clarify step-by-step what is involved in obtaining a building permit, or the process of determining liability for and payment of the trade tax, for example. It seeks to inform members of the public and business community about the services, authority, and responsibilities of pradeshiya sabhas and their role in improving the conditions for economic growth and creating an enabling environment for small and medium enterprises to flourish in every pradeshiya sabha area in Sri Lanka. The Guide Book is available in English, Sinhala and Tamil.
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09/14/2009 |
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Regulatory Mapping Guide Book on Local Government Services: District Secretariat (Sinhala) (1220 KB)
(Sinhala Version) This publication is intended to serve as a guide to clarify local government services provided by district secretariats. It provides a detailed outline of the legalities, eligibility, fees, application process, timeline and...
(Sinhala Version) This publication is intended to serve as a guide to clarify local government services provided by district secretariats. It provides a detailed outline of the legalities, eligibility, fees, application process, timeline and recourse available for a broad range of district secretariat services. The results of a survey sponsored by The Asia Foundation indicated that information of this type was not readily available to the public in a simple and comprehensive manner. This Guide Book seeks to clarify step-by-step what is involved in obtaining an extract from a voters list, or the process of obtaining a driving license, for example. It seeks to inform members of the public and business community about the services, authority, and responsibilities of district secretariats and their role in improving the conditions for economic growth and creating an enabling environment for small and medium enterprises to flourish in every district secretariat area in Sri Lanka. The Guide Book is available in English, Sinhala and Tamil.
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09/14/2009 |
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Regulatory Mapping Guide Book on Local Government Services: District Secretariat (Tamil) (1435 KB)
(Tamil Version) This publication is intended to serve as a guide to clarify local government services provided by district secretariats. It provides a detailed outline of the legalities, eligibility, fees, application process, timeline and...
(Tamil Version) This publication is intended to serve as a guide to clarify local government services provided by district secretariats. It provides a detailed outline of the legalities, eligibility, fees, application process, timeline and recourse available for a broad range of district secretariat services. The results of a survey sponsored by The Asia Foundation indicated that information of this type was not readily available to the public in a simple and comprehensive manner. This Guide Book seeks to clarify step-by-step what is involved in obtaining an extract from a voters list, or the process of obtaining a driving license, for example. It seeks to inform members of the public and business community about the services, authority, and responsibilities of district secretariats and their role in improving the conditions for economic growth and creating an enabling environment for small and medium enterprises to flourish in every district secretariat area in Sri Lanka. The Guide Book is available in English, Sinhala and Tamil.
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09/14/2009 |
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Regulatory Mapping Guide Book on Local Government Services: Municipal Councils (6284 KB)
This publication is intended to serve as a guide to clarify local government services provided by Municipal Councils. It provides a detailed outline of the legalities, eligibility, fees, application process, timeline and recourse available for...
This publication is intended to serve as a guide to clarify local government services provided by Municipal Councils. It provides a detailed outline of the legalities, eligibility, fees, application process, timeline and recourse available for a broad range of Council services. The results of a survey sponsored by The Asia Foundation indicated that information of this type was not readily available to the public in a simple and comprehensive manner. This Guide Book seeks to clarify step-by-step what is involved in obtaining a building permit, or the process of determining liability for and payment of the trade tax, for example. It seeks to inform members of the public and business community about the services, authority, and responsibilities of Municipal Councils and their role in improving the conditions for economic growth and creating an enabling environment for small and medium enterprises to flourish in every Municipal Council area in Sri Lanka. The Guide Book is available in English, Sinhala and Tamil.
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09/14/2009 |
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Regulatory Mapping Guide Book on Local Government Services: Municipal Councils (Sinhala) (1110 KB)
(Sinhala Version) This publication is intended to serve as a guide to clarify local government services provided by Municipal Councils. It provides a detailed outline of the legalities, eligibility, fees, application process, timeline and...
(Sinhala Version) This publication is intended to serve as a guide to clarify local government services provided by Municipal Councils. It provides a detailed outline of the legalities, eligibility, fees, application process, timeline and recourse available for a broad range of Council services. The results of a survey sponsored by The Asia Foundation indicated that information of this type was not readily available to the public in a simple and comprehensive manner. This Guide Book seeks to clarify step-by-step what is involved in obtaining a building permit, or the process of determining liability for and payment of the trade tax, for example. It seeks to inform members of the public and business community about the services, authority, and responsibilities of Municipal Councils and their role in improving the conditions for economic growth and creating an enabling environment for small and medium enterprises to flourish in every Municipal Council area in Sri Lanka. The Guide Book is available in English, Sinhala and Tamil.
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09/14/2009 |
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Regulatory Mapping Guide Book on Local Government Services: Municipal Councils (Tamil) (876 KB)
This publication is intended to serve as a guide to clarify local government services provided by Municipal Councils. It provides a detailed outline of the legalities, eligibility, fees, application process, timeline and recourse available for...
This publication is intended to serve as a guide to clarify local government services provided by Municipal Councils. It provides a detailed outline of the legalities, eligibility, fees, application process, timeline and recourse available for a broad range of Council services. The results of a survey sponsored by The Asia Foundation indicated that information of this type was not readily available to the public in a simple and comprehensive manner. This Guide Book seeks to clarify step-by-step what is involved in obtaining a building permit, or the process of determining liability for and payment of the trade tax, for example. It seeks to inform members of the public and business community about the services, authority, and responsibilities of Municipal Councils and their role in improving the conditions for economic growth and creating an enabling environment for small and medium enterprises to flourish in every Municipal Council area in Sri Lanka. The Guide Book is available in English, Sinhala and Tamil.
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09/14/2009 |
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Regulatory Mapping Guide Book on Local Government Services: Provincial Councils (7045 KB)
This publication is intended to serve as a guide to clarify services provided by the Provincial Councils in Sri Lanka. It provides a detailed outline of the legalities, eligibility, fees, application process, timeline and resources available...
This publication is intended to serve as a guide to clarify services provided by the Provincial Councils in Sri Lanka. It provides a detailed outline of the legalities, eligibility, fees, application process, timeline and resources available for a broad range of Council services. The results of a survey sponsored by The Asia Foundation indicated that information of this type was not readily available to the public in a simple and comprehensive manner. This Guide Book seeks to clarify step-by-step what is involved in the payment of turnover tax, or the process of admitting a child to a home for children, for example. It seeks to inform members of the public and business community about the services, authority, and responsibilities of Provincial Councils and their role in improving the conditions for economic growth and creating an enabling environment for small and medium enterprises to flourish in every Provincial Council area of Sri Lanka. The guide book is available in English, Sinhala and Tamil.
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10/08/2009 |
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Regulatory Mapping Guide Book on Local Government Services: Provincial Councils (Sinhala) (10497 KB)
(Sinhala) This publication is intended to serve as a guide to clarify services provided by the Provincial Councils in Sri Lanka. It provides a detailed outline of the legalities, eligibility, fees, application process, timeline and resources...
(Sinhala) This publication is intended to serve as a guide to clarify services provided by the Provincial Councils in Sri Lanka. It provides a detailed outline of the legalities, eligibility, fees, application process, timeline and resources available for a broad range of Council services. The results of a survey sponsored by The Asia Foundation indicated that information of this type was not readily available to the public in a simple and comprehensive manner. This Guide Book seeks to clarify step-by-step what is involved in the payment of turnover tax, or the process of admitting a child to a home for children, for example. It seeks to inform members of the public and business community about the services, authority, and responsibilities of Provincial Councils and their role in improving the conditions for economic growth and creating an enabling environment for small and medium enterprises to flourish in every Provincial Council area of Sri Lanka. The guide book is available in English, Sinhala and Tamil.
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10/08/2009 |
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Regulatory Mapping Guide Book on Local Government Services: Provincial Councils (Tamil) (11022 KB)
(Tamil) This publication is intended to serve as a guide to clarify services provided by the Provincial Councils in Sri Lanka. It provides a detailed outline of the legalities, eligibility, fees, application process, timeline and resources...
(Tamil) This publication is intended to serve as a guide to clarify services provided by the Provincial Councils in Sri Lanka. It provides a detailed outline of the legalities, eligibility, fees, application process, timeline and resources available for a broad range of Council services. The results of a survey sponsored by The Asia Foundation indicated that information of this type was not readily available to the public in a simple and comprehensive manner. This Guide Book seeks to clarify step-by-step what is involved in the payment of turnover tax, or the process of admitting a child to a home for children, for example. It seeks to inform members of the public and business community about the services, authority, and responsibilities of Provincial Councils and their role in improving the conditions for economic growth and creating an enabling environment for small and medium enterprises to flourish in every Provincial Council area of Sri Lanka. The guide book is available in English, Sinhala and Tamil.
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10/08/2009 |
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Regulatory Mapping Guide Book on Local Government Services: Urban Councils (6583 KB)
This publication is intended to serve as a guide to clarify local government services provided by Urban Councils. It provides a detailed outline of the legalities, eligibility, fees, application process, timeline and recourse available for a...
This publication is intended to serve as a guide to clarify local government services provided by Urban Councils. It provides a detailed outline of the legalities, eligibility, fees, application process, timeline and recourse available for a broad range of Council services. The results of a survey sponsored by The Asia Foundation indicated that information of this type was not readily available to the public in a simple and comprehensive manner. This Guide Book seeks to clarify step-by-step what is involved in obtaining a building permit, or the process of determining liability for and payment of trade tax, for example. It seeks to inform members of the public and business community about the services, authority, and responsibilities of Urban Councils and their role in improving the conditions for economic growth and creating an enabling environment for small and medium enterprises to flourish in every Urban Council area in Sri Lanka. The Guide Book is available in English, Sinhala and Tamil.
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09/14/2009 |
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Regulatory Mapping Guide Book on Local Government Services: Urban Councils (Sinhala) (928 KB)
(Sinhala Version) This publication is intended to serve as a guide to clarify local government services provided by Urban Councils. It provides a detailed outline of the legalities, eligibility, fees, application process, timeline and recourse...
(Sinhala Version) This publication is intended to serve as a guide to clarify local government services provided by Urban Councils. It provides a detailed outline of the legalities, eligibility, fees, application process, timeline and recourse available for a broad range of Council services. The results of a survey sponsored by The Asia Foundation indicated that information of this type was not readily available to the public in a simple and comprehensive manner. This Guide Book seeks to clarify step-by-step what is involved in obtaining a building permit, or the process of determining liability for and payment of trade tax, for example. It seeks to inform members of the public and business community about the services, authority, and responsibilities of Urban Councils and their role in improving the conditions for economic growth and creating an enabling environment for small and medium enterprises to flourish in every Urban Council area in Sri Lanka. The Guide Book is available in English, Sinhala and Tamil.
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09/14/2009 |
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Regulatory Mapping Guide Book on Local Government Services: Urban Councils (Tamil) (954 KB)
This publication is intended to serve as a guide to clarify local government services provided by Urban Councils. It provides a detailed outline of the legalities, eligibility, fees, application process, timeline and recourse available for a...
This publication is intended to serve as a guide to clarify local government services provided by Urban Councils. It provides a detailed outline of the legalities, eligibility, fees, application process, timeline and recourse available for a broad range of Council services. The results of a survey sponsored by The Asia Foundation indicated that information of this type was not readily available to the public in a simple and comprehensive manner. This Guide Book seeks to clarify step-by-step what is involved in obtaining a building permit, or the process of determining liability for and payment of trade tax, for example. It seeks to inform members of the public and business community about the services, authority, and responsibilities of Urban Councils and their role in improving the conditions for economic growth and creating an enabling environment for small and medium enterprises to flourish in every Urban Council area in Sri Lanka. The Guide Book is available in English, Sinhala and Tamil.
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Revenue Enhancement: Financial Management Training Module 2 of 4 (391 KB)
Financial Management Training Modules: This series of four training modules is designed to provide the teaching and learning materials for training modules for LA officials in Financial Management. Each module kit contains...
Financial Management Training Modules: This series of four training modules is designed to provide the teaching and learning materials for training modules for LA officials in Financial Management. Each module kit contains printed resource material for trainers and participants, visual-aid material for trainers (such as power-point presentations on CD), learning exercises and simulations for trainers to use in workshops, and relevant computer software applications (such as Excel spreadsheets, on CD), to support a two-day workshop. Each module is available separately in Sinhala and Tamil from The Asia Foundation and the Sri Lanka Institute of Local Governance (SLILG).
- Module 1 – Financial Reporting and Cash Management
- Module 2 – Revenue Enhancement
- Module 3 – Grant Management and Donor Relations
- Module 4 – Office Management
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03/27/2009 |
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Road and Drainage Maintenance: Service Delivery Training Module 3 of 4 (4359 KB)
Service Delivery Training Modules: This series of four training modules is designed to provide the teaching and learning materials for training modules for LA officials in Solid Waste Management and Roads and Drainage...
Service Delivery Training Modules: This series of four training modules is designed to provide the teaching and learning materials for training modules for LA officials in Solid Waste Management and Roads and Drainage Maintenance. Each module kit contains printed resource material for trainers and participants, visual-aid material for trainers (such as power-point presentations on CD), learning exercises and simulations for trainers to use in workshops, and relevant computer software applications (where applicable, on CD) to support a two-day workshop. Each module is available separately in Sinhala and Tamil from The Asia Foundation and the Sri Lanka Institute of Local Governance.
- Module 1 – Solid Waste Collection and Transport
- Module 2 – Solid Waste Reduction
- Module 3 – Solid Waste Disposal and Planning
- Module 4 – Roads and Storm Water Drainage Management
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03/27/2009 |
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Solid Waste Collection and Transport: Service Delivery Training Module 1 of 4 (454 KB)
Service Delivery Training Modules: This series of four training modules is designed to provide the teaching and learning materials for training modules for LA officials in Solid Waste Management and Roads and Drainage...
Service Delivery Training Modules: This series of four training modules is designed to provide the teaching and learning materials for training modules for LA officials in Solid Waste Management and Roads and Drainage Maintenance. Each module kit contains printed resource material for trainers and participants, visual-aid material for trainers (such as power-point presentations on CD), learning exercises and simulations for trainers to use in workshops, and relevant computer software applications (where applicable, on CD) to support a two-day workshop. Each module is available separately in Sinhala and Tamil from The Asia Foundation and the Sri Lanka Institute of Local Governance.
- Module 1 – Solid Waste Collection and Transport
- Module 2 – Solid Waste Reduction
- Module 3 – Solid Waste Disposal and Planning
- Module 4 – Roads and Storm Water Drainage Management
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