1) The document discusses public procurement reform and modernization in Sri Lanka after the 2004 Tsunami, with a focus on implementing environmental and social considerations through sustainable procurement.
2) It provides background on the damage from the Tsunami, including over 35,000 deaths and 500,000 people displaced. The government's recovery plan focused on rebuilding infrastructure, housing, tourism and fisheries.
3) The use of sustainable procurement is discussed as a way to maximize local employment and resources in reconstruction projects while meeting environmental and social goals, in order to aid economic recovery after the disaster. Metrics and guidelines for the government's sustainable procurement framework are outlined.