Establishment of the Intermediate Technology Development Group (ITDG) by Ernst Friedrich Schumacher to promote appropriate technology for sustainable development.
Janathakshan (Guarantee) Limited is a not-for-profit organization working to advance sustainable development, climate resilience, and social equity in Sri Lanka. Established in 2011, Janathakshan has built a strong track record of supporting communities, institutions, and partners to address complex development and environmental challenges.
Our work focuses on designing and implementing innovative, inclusive, and practical solutions that respond to real-world needs. Over the years, Janathakshan has piloted and scaled transformative approaches that strengthen resilience, protect the environment, and improve livelihoods, particularly for vulnerable and marginalized communities.
Janathakshan’s programmes are guided by three core strategic pillars: Disaster Risk Reduction and Climate Action; Economic and Social Resilience; and Policy, Partnerships, and Knowledge. Through these focus areas, we work closely with government institutions, civil society, the private sector, and international partners to deliver measurable impact and contribute to long-term, sustainable change.
Towards Sustainable and Equitable Future
Foster innovative, environmentally sound technologies and solutions through respect for.
Wider Partnerships
Respect Diversity
Innovativeness
Environmental
Sensitivity
Evidence Based Actions
Establishment of the Intermediate Technology Development Group (ITDG) by Ernst Friedrich Schumacher to promote appropriate technology for sustainable development.
Publication of Small Is Beautiful, which popularized Schumacher’s philosophy globally.
ITDG rebranded as Practical Action, reflecting a broader and more systemic approach to poverty reduction and sustainable development.
Practical Action UK announces the phasing out of operations from Sri Lanka.
Janathakshan GTE Ltd established, inheriting Practical Action’s legacy and national networks.
Transition period with joint project implementation and transfer of knowledge, systems,
and human resources from Practical Action to Janathakshan.
Implementation of Janathakshan’s first comprehensive strategic roadmap, themed
#ItMatters focusing on Resilience Building, Low-Carbon Development,
and Circular Economic Processes aligned with the SDG.
Organizational strengthening with new recruits.
Launch of the 2025–2030 Strategic Framework focusing on Disaster Risk Reduction and Climate
Action, Economic Security & Livelihoods and Policy, Partnerships & Knowledge.
