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The document is a report on the Sri Lanka Connecting Regional Economies (USAID/CORE) program, which aimed to improve economic connectivity and growth in Sri Lanka.
2009 · 51 pages

Abstract
The program was implemented by AECOM International Development, with David Wall as the Principal Contact. The report highlights the program's objectives, which included improving transportation infrastructure, improving trade facilitation, and enhancing economic growth in the regions. The program focused on the Eastern Province, where it implemented several projects, including the development of roads, bridges, and ports. The report also discusses the program's achievements, including the improvement of transportation infrastructure, the increase in trade volumes, and the growth of economic activities in the regions. The program also implemented several initiatives to promote economic growth, including the establishment of a regional economic development agency and the provision of training and capacity-building programs for local businesses. The report concludes that the program has made significant progress in achieving its objectives, and that it has contributed to the improvement of economic connectivity and growth in Sri Lanka. However, the report also notes that there are still challenges to be addressed, including the need for further investment in infrastructure and the need to improve the business environment. The report also highlights the importance of regional economic development and the need for continued support for the program. The report concludes by emphasizing the need for sustained efforts to promote economic growth and development in Sri Lanka. The report also mentions that the program has been successful in improving the economic situation in Sri Lanka, and that it has contributed to the country's economic growth. The report also highlights the importance of the program's initiatives, such as the establishment of a regional economic development agency and the provision of training and capacity-building programs for local businesses. The report also mentions that the program has been successful in improving the economic situation in Sri Lanka, and that it has contributed to
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