Series: ADB Sustainable Food Webinar Series Integrated Rural Development for Prosperity 4 October 2021 Supporting sustainable rural development through integrated approaches will be an essential ingredient in the post-COVID-19 recovery and development process in Sri Lanka. This knowledge event aims to initiate a discussion among stakeholders on the approaches to rural development in the country, with discussions focusing on key development challenges faced in rural development and solutions from the experiences of Sri Lanka and other countries. The Integrated Rural Development for Prosperity is the inaugural event of ADB’s Sri Lanka Resident Mission’s Serendipity Knowledge Program. The Program aims to discuss the country’s past experiences, key challenges, and international best practices toward rural development. The keynote address was delivered by PB Jayasundara, Secretary to the President of Sri Lanka. This learning event is part of the ADB Sustainable Food Webinar Series. Program and Learning Materials 04 October 2021 Session / Activity Title Speaker(s) Opening Welcome Address Chen Chen, Country Director, Sri Lanka Resident Mission, ADB Opening Opening Remarks: ADB Strategy 2030 2030―A Full Spectrum of Finance + Knowledge This presentation gives an overview of ADB's Support on Knowledge Exchange and Learning― Global, Regional, Subregional, National. Bambang Susantono The Vision for Rural Development under the Government’s National Policy Framework - Saubhagye Dhakma (Vistas of Prosperity and Splendor) P. B. Jayasundara, Secretary to the President of Sri Lanka Panel Discussion 1 What needs to happen to realize the visions? Panel Discussion 2 What are possible solutions? What has worked? What has not? Closing Remarks - Government of Sri Lanka S. R. Attygalle, Secretary of Treasury Closing Remarks - ADB Kenichi Yokoyama, Director General, South Asia Regional Department, ADB Disclaimer The views expressed on this website are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views and policies of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) or its Board of Governors or the governments they represent. ADB does not guarantee the accuracy of the data included in this publication and accepts no responsibility for any consequence of their use. By making any designation of or reference to a particular territory or geographic area, or by using the term “country” in this document, ADB does not intend to make any judgments as to the legal or other status of any territory or area. Event Coordinator/s Chen Chen Qingfeng Zhang Hasitha Wickremasinghe Narayan Iyer Related Full Agenda ADB Organizer/s Agriculture, Food, Nature, and Rural Development Sector Office Climate Change and Sustainable Development Department Read Also ADB Sustainable Food Webinar Series ADB's focus on agriculture and food security Serendipity Knowledge Program Topics Agriculture and Natural Resources