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KDU Law Journal Volume 04 Issue II
September, 2024
service providers is crucial to enhancing the refugee protection regime
in Sri Lanka. Capacity-building programs is an example should include
training programs, workshops on refugee rights, asylum procedures,
and humanitarian principles truly fit the need as it equips relevant
agencies with the knowledge and skills needed to, adequately, address
the needs of the refugees. A crucial way to achieve this is by building
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trust and collaboration between governmental institutions, NGOs,
international actors, and the community stakeholders to synergize
efforts and improve delivery of services to refugees.
Promotion of Socio-Economic Integration
Designing platforms aimed at integration in the socio-economic
environment is a significant factor to improve the independence and
resistance of refugees in Sri Lanka. This goal can be accomplished
by means of the regulations and programs that provide refugees with
more options for education, vocational training, and employment
which make it easier for them to become useful members of the local
community and economy. Inclusion into education system can be
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done by including them in the educational plan and career training
for capacity building, small business support and entrepreneurship
activities can be added to facilitate refugees to rebuild their lives
and get economic freedom.

International Cooperation and Partnerships
Working with the international organizations, donor agencies and
regional partners are going to be issues which could be turned
into special opportunities for making of a refugee protection
more durable in Sri Lanka. Through an active collaboration with
the UNHCR and other stakeholders, Sri Lanka will be able to
access technical knowledge, financial resources, and the top-notch
practices, which can serve as a leverage in spreading the proper
16 Ibid (n2)
17 Melanie Jacques, Armed Conflict and Displacement: The Protection of Refugees and
Displaced Persons under International Humanitarian Law (Cambridge University Press,
2012) 77-81
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