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Shadows of conflict in northern and eastern Sri Lanka : socioeconomic challenges and a way forward /

This volume summarizes a series of studies undertaken to better understand the current socioeconomic context of the northern and eastern provinces in Sri Lanka. Nearly a decade after the end of the Sri Lankan civil war, the northern and eastern provinces lag in key social and economic measures.

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: O'Donnell, Anna (Author), Razaak, Mohamed (Author), Kostner, Markus (Author), Perumpillai-Essex, Jeeva (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Washington, D.C. : World Bank Group, [2018]
Series:International development in focus.
Subjects:
Sri Lanka > Economic conditions.
Sri Lanka > Social conditions.
Postwar reconstruction > Sri Lanka.
Sri Lanka > History > Civil War, 1983-2009 > Economic aspects.
Sri Lanka > History > Civil War, 1983-2009 > Social aspects.
Description
Summary:This volume summarizes a series of studies undertaken to better understand the current socioeconomic context of the northern and eastern provinces in Sri Lanka. Nearly a decade after the end of the Sri Lankan civil war, the northern and eastern provinces lag in key social and economic measures.
Physical Description:viii, 60 pages : illustrations, maps ; 28 cm.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references.
ISBN:9781464813443
1464813442