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MONLAR
1151/58A,
4th Lane,
Kotte Road,
Rajagiriya,
Sri Lanka.
Tel : (+94) 11 2865534
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A Home Garden:
A new concept for sustainable development
-Sarath Fernando
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ACTIVITIES
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People's Signature Campaign on the World Food(less) Day
Campaign for People’s Solutions to Food Crisis (CPSF) is a concerted effort of a communion of organizations united in this regard. A petition bearing our suggestions for solving the current food crisis has already hit the roads, covering 16 districts across Sri Lanka, seeking the support and recognition of the masses. People from all walks of life; the rural, urban and the estate sector populations in their thousands have already approved of the aforesaid alternative list of suggestions so far.
In such spirit we invite you one and all to be a part of the people's signature campaign commemorating the World Food Day of the 16th of October, 2008. The proceedings will be on from 07.00 am to 10.00 am, in front of the Railway Station, Fort, Colombo. Sri Lanka.
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PUBLICATIONS
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Sandeshaya
Sandeshaya is the Sinhala bi-monthly journal published by MONLAR.
The latest issue is out.
Enquire from MONLAR office.
1151/58A, 4th Lane,
Kotte Road, Rajagiriya, Sri Lanka.
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BURNING ISSUE
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How much are we in debt?
Sri Lanka state signed agreements with World Bank on September 16 to obtain massive loans amounting to US$151 million (over Rs. 15 billion). Country’s per capita debt ratio had risen to Rs. 153,000 before these loans were obtained.
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MONLAR IN ACTION
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Statement of people’s organizations on high food prices:
time for a comprehensive shift in economic policy
World food prices increased by 40% last year and in Sri Lanka it was much higher. The price of essential food such as rice, bread and milk increased two or three times and the impact is greatest on the poor who spend about 80% of their income on food. This is part of a global crisis in which more and more people cannot feed themselves or their children. Alongside the current high cost of living increase this situation is extremely dangerous.
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INTERNATIONAL
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Food - Who Pays The Price?
Food prices are rising fast – some are up by 40% in the past year alone. The supply chain that delivers food to consumers is under ever-increasing pressure. Many people are struggling to cope with a shortage of supply and higher prices. There have been food riots in parts of Africa, Asia, the Middle East and Central America. So who are the winners and losers in this shifting agricultural landscape? Nik Gowing asks a panel of experts, including the food giant Unilever and Sarath Fernando representing small farmers from the developing world; 'Food - Who Pays The Price? You can view the debate from following link:
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RESOURCES
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Fifty years of the Paddy Lands Act of 1958
I. K. Weerawardena
(Ex SLAS Former Commissioner, Agrarian Services)
This article is to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Paddy Lands Act of 1958. The Paddy Lands Act of 1958 is an important socialist enactment passed by parliament 50 years ago. In doing so, we should also commemorate its main author the great political leader, the late Mr. Phillip Gunawardena, who was the Minister of Agriculture and Lands during the Primership of the late Mr. S.W.R.D. Bandaranaike.
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