The Department of Local Government, Eastern Province with the support of the Federation of Sri Lanka Government Authorities (FSLGA) and The Asia Foundation has initiated a project called Public Private Dialogue between Local Authorities and Business Community of the respective areas in 10 Local Authorities in the Eastern Province.  

The Department of Local Government with the support of the World Bank has implemented the Local Development Support Project (LDSP) with the coordination and guidance of the State Ministry of Provincial Council and Local Government Affairs, Governor and Chief Secretary of Eastern Province.