A Civil-Military Collaboration: A-PAD International Swift Water Search & Rescue Training
The annual A-PAD International Swift Water Search and Rescue Training was conducted from July 13th, 2023, to July 20th, 2023, at China Bay, Trincomalee, Sri Lanka. Aiming towards reaching INSARAG standards in Search and Rescue within the national context, this civil-military initiative was
Climate Action: A Multi-Disciplinary Approach
In collaboration with the Faculty of Arts at the University of Colombo, the Asia Pacific Alliance for Disaster Management Sri Lanka presented a highly anticipated panel discussion entitled “Climate Action: A Multi-Disciplinary Approach.” Professor Chaminda Padmakumara, Head of the Department of International Relations,
A-PAD with UNDP and CBi Enhances Business Diversification Opportunities for MSMEs
On the 30th and 31st of March, 2022, A-PAD Sri Lanka successfully carried out Business Diversification Handovers to over 120 MSMEs in the Galle, Matara and Hambantota Districts. This was done with coordinating assistance from the Ruhunu Tourism Bureau (RTB), the National Crafts
A Roadmap to Creating Sustainable and Resilient MSMEs in the Northern Peninsula & Eastern Province of Sri Lanka
A Tripartite Partnership between A-PAD Sri Lanka, UNDP Sri Lanka and The Connecting Business Initiative birthed series of workshops curated towards bolstering the MSMEs belonging to the Tourism Sector of Sri Lanka were carried out in the Northern and Eastern Provinces of Sri
Strengthening Hotel Resilience to Disasters with Aitken Spence
The Aitken Spence Group, which has strong regional presence across various sectors including the hospitality industry, has long recognized the need to be better prepared ahead of potential hazards and disasters. With the tourism sector playing a major role in contributing to the