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This report examines how violence, political instability and the government's reluctance to devolve power or resources to the fledgling provincial council are undermining ambitious plans for developing Sri Lanka's Eastern Province. In this environment, the report states, development of the east remains affected by the conflicts and threatens to exacerbate them. Despite the need for development, there is said to be a danger of funds being wasted or misused. According to the paper, donors should not treat the situation as a typical post-conflict environment. Instead, there is a need for additional monitoring and additional coordinated political advocacy.