This year, the 72nd anniversary of The Colombo Plan was commemorated with grand celebrations at the Colombo Galle Face Hotel premises. The event was presided over by His Excellency Dr. Bandula Gunawardena, Minister of Transport, Highways and Mass Media. His Excellency Dr. Benjamin P. Reyes the secretary general of The Colombo Plan presented the minister […]
The Training Programme “Creative Industry, Economic Recovery, Fashion, Craft, Indonesian Presidency, G20” was held from 20th September to 30th September 2022 at Bali, Indonesia in collaboration with the Government of the Republic of Indonesia and The Colombo Plan. The Implementing Agency. Directorate General of Small, Medium and Multifarious Industry Ministry of Industry of the Republic […]
The Global Centre for Credentialing and Certification [GCCC] of Colombo Plan Drug Advisory Programme (DAP) conducted several examinations in the month of August 2022. ICAP Treatment, Prevention & Recovery Support examinations were conducted across five countries. Both Prevention & Recovery Support were pilot examinations. Further, an Award of Excellence was presented to The National Narcotics […]
A Virtual Training Programme was held from 15th to 26th August 2022 titled “South-South and Triangular Essential Training Program on Provision Climate Information for Sectors” under the theme, “Building of Climate Change and Food Security Resilience through the Climate Field School for Agriculture”, in collaboration with the Government of the Republic of Indonesia and The […]
HE Dr. Benjamin P. Reyes assumed office in Colombo as the 8th Secretary General of the Colombo Plan on 3rd May 2022. Dr. Reyes has had a long and varied career in public service as a Career Executive Service (CES) of the Government of Philippines for more than 24 years with significant experience and contribution […]
Knowledge Sharing Program on Enhancing the Development of Small and Medium Industry- “The Innovations of Women Entrepreneurs to Empower Community during COVID-19 Pandemic” was held from 13th -17th September 2021. 61 participants from Colombo Plan Member statues, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Malaysia, Maldives, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, the Philippines, Sri Lanka, and Vietnam took […]
A Virtual Training Program from 23rd to 27th August 2021 titled, Knowledge Sharing Program of Training of Trainers on Climate Field School for Colombo Plan Member Countries 2021, under the Theme “Building of Climate Change and Food Security Resilience through the Climate Field School for Agriculture” is facilitated in collaboration with the Government of the […]
The Consultative Committee Meeting (CCM), which is traditionally the highest policy making body of the Colombo Plan had its first ever virtual Consultative Committee meeting from 10th -12th August 2021 graciously hosted by the Government of Sri Lanka. Twenty-six Colombo Plan member countries attended the three-day sessions. The proceedings took place in a virtual format, due to the ongoing Covid19 Pandemic as […]