UNDP
Key focal agency to advise on design and testing of innovations and provide relevant technical expertise by tapping into its network of 177 country offices globally.
About Us
Modality
Citra is co-developed and co-financed by the Ministry of Science, Technology and Research and UNDP. The Lab is staffed with a unique team comprising of individuals from various expertise including Sociology, Data Science, Behavioural Psychology, Digital Design, and Development Economics. Citra also works closely with their network of partners both locally and internationally to bring value addition to the solutions being developed. Through this vibrant composition Citra can work through a holistic approach and find comprehensive solutions to the development challenges of Sri Lanka.
Ministry of Science
Government implementing body to co-finance and co-develop the concept, along with identifying potential problem areas.
The Team
Yasas Thalagala
Project CoordinatorCitra’s focal point when liaising with the key stakeholders of the Lab
@YasasThalagala
Naduni Wickramaarachchi
SociologistConducts sociological analysis of issues undertaken by Citra
@naduniwick
Milinda de Silva
Digital DesignerDevelops outreach material and visualizes Citra’s processes
@milindadesilva
Deshani Senanayake
Communications & Knowledge Management AssociateWorks to manage the knowledge Citra creates through their work
@DeshS92
Ayushka Nugaliyadda
Policy Research & Engagement AssociateLends her background in Development Economics to Citra’s work
@Ayushka24Kulunu Jayamanna
Coordination & Partnerships AssociateCoordinates and builds partnerships around the Innovation Challenge
@Kulunu_Jay_27
Kithmini Nissanka
Knowledge Management & Reporting AssociateLiaise with partners and document the Innovation Challenge and its impact
@_kithmini_
Kulani Abendroth-Dias
Behavioral PsychologistApplies behavioral scientific principles to understand & nudge behaviours
@kulaniadiasOur partners
