Ambassador of Norway to Sri Lanka H.E. Thorbjørn Gaustadsæther and Country Director of the International Labour Organization (ILO) Simrin Singh signed the agreement yesterday (15 November 2018).

 This project is jointly-funded by Australia and Norway, and it aims to improve sustainable livelihoods for the vulnerable population in Northern Province by establishing and strengthening local cooperatives, improving small and medium enterprises, and empowering women. Particular focus will be on vulnerable women and persons with disabilities.