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The State of Sri Lankan Cities database is a platform that brings together spatial and statistical data for urban planners and decision makers. Soslc.lk began as a repository for data gathered from the cities targeted by the State of Sri Lankan Cities 2018 report, and this platform then expanded beyond the original Provincial capital cities to gradually cover other local authorities. This database aims to meet the need for information about urban processes to support evidence-based policy making.

The State of Sri Lankan Cities database is a platform that brings together spatial and statistical data for urban planners and decision makers. Soslc.lk began as a repository for data gathered from the cities targeted by the State of Sri Lankan Cities 2018 report, and this platform then expanded beyond the original Provincial capital cities to gradually cover other local authorities. This database aims to meet the need for information about urban processes to support evidence-based policy making.

The State of Sri Lankan Cities database is a platform that brings together spatial and statistical data for urban planners and decision makers. Soslc.lk began as a repository for data gathered from the cities targeted by the State of Sri Lankan Cities 2018 report, and this platform then expanded beyond the original Provincial capital cities to gradually cover other local authorities. This database aims to meet the need for information about urban processes to support evidence-based policy making.

The State of Sri Lankan Cities database is a platform that brings together spatial and statistical data for urban planners and decision makers. Soslc.lk began as a repository for data gathered from the cities targeted by the State of Sri Lankan Cities 2018 report, and this platform then expanded beyond the original Provincial capital cities to gradually cover other local authorities. This database aims to meet the need for information about urban processes to support evidence-based policy making.

Provinces

Northern Province

Eastern Province

Central Province

Western Province

Southern Province

Cities

Jaffna

Valvettithurai Urban Council

Kilinochchi

Mullaitivu

Mannar

Vavuniya

Badulla

Monaragala

Trincomalee

Batticaloa

Ampara

Anuradhapura

Polonnaruwa

Kandy

Nuwara Eliya

Matale

Colombo

Dehiwela-Mount Lavinia

Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte

Gampaha

Kalutara

Galle

Matara

Hambantota

Ratnapura

Kurunegala

Puttalam

Projects & initiatives

Capacity Development of Local Governance project (CDLG)

State of Sri Lankan Cities Publication

Whats New

Cities For All: Ageing And Cities

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The World Cities Report 2020

The World Cities Report 2020 shows that the intrinsic value of sustainable urbanization can and should be harnessed for the wellbeing of all.

Supporting service provision during Covid19 emergency

The Department of Local Government in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic is working towards ensuring that all services provided by its local authorities continue without interruption even through the lockdown in Sri Lanka.

Waste Wise Cities

African Clean Cities Platform: supporting African cities for evidence-based policy making for waste management

UN-Habitat Sub-Saharan Africa Atlas

The Atlas starts with a regional overview on key urban data and how these trends evolved throughout time. It connects these several maps with two key implementation framework for the New Urban Agenda in the region: UN-Habitat’s Strategic Plan 2020-23 and the Harmonized Framework for the implementation of the NUA developed by the African Union with UN-Habitat’s technical assistance.

Waste Wise Cities Newsletter

UBS is pleased to share with you the 5th issue of the Waste Wise Cities Newsletter, which focuses on SDG indicator 11.6.1. and how it can be used to support cities in improving their waste management systems.

Is Sri Lanka one of the Least Urbanised Countries on Earth?

Population data suggests that Sri Lanka is one of the least urbanised countries on earth.

How do we tackle urban sprawl in Sri Lanka?

Urban sprawl is one of the key challenges facing Sri Lanka's cities today. Sprawl development, typically defined as uncoordinated, low density urban expansion, involves rapid land consumption as cities expand and swallow up surrounding rural areas.