Understanding the Dimensions and Dynamics of Poverty in Underserved Settlements in Colombo

The study was conducted in association with the Colombo Municipal Council (CMC). The CMC Working Group contributed to the conceptualisation and design stage and the District Teams contributed to the field based data collection. The CMC is actively engaged in activities focused towards reducing poverty in the city of Colombo. The Council contributes through its own funds and also through externally funded projects such as the Participatory Improvement of Undeserved Settlements in Colombo (PRIMUSS) to poverty reduction. In promoting such studies, the CMC intends to encourage independent evaluation of poverty reduction activities funded by the Council as well as other organisations in the city of Colombo.