2005 END USE MONITORING REPORT

UNCLAS COLOMBO 000293 SIPDIS SIPDIS E.O. 12958: N/A TAGS: SNAR AFIN SUBJECT: 2005 END USE MONITORING REPORT REF: SECSTATE 23851 ¶1. Mission has funded, and continues to monitor the use of, equipment purchased for non-governmental organizations (NGOs) involved in anti-narcotics efforts. The two NGOs are the Sri Lanka Anti-Narcotics Association (SLANA) and Mithuru-Mithuro Rehabilitation Center. Per REFTEL, the details of Mission-funded resources and monitoring follow: ¶A. Resources -- In 1998, SLANA received a Gestetner photocopier. In 1999 Mithuru-Mithuro received a Sony 14" color television. ¶B. Procedures -- The equipment is monitored through site visits and telephone status updates. ¶C. Status -- In February 2005, Mission officials visited Mithuru-Mithuro and found the TV in the common room at the rehabilitation center, and residents reported it was being properly used. During a February 2006 telephone conversation, the Mithuru-Mithuro staff reported that the television was broken. Missions officials visited SLANA in August 2005 and found the photocopier to be functioning properly. ¶D. Problems -- The television is broken. Mission officials had no problems accessing the equipment at either location. ¶E. Impact -- The lack of a television set has had the negative impact of the staff being unable to play educational and instructional video tapes. It has also resulted in an increase in reading and use of the radio. The photocopier and television, when it was operable, have helped the Mission provide comprehensive anti-narcotics support. Aiding these preventative and rehabilitative organizations complements our anti-narcotics law enforcement assistance. ENTWISTLE