Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka has shown resilience through recent fiscal and political crises, and a durable recovery depends on stronger institutions, greater public trust, and broad-based growth.
We work with government, civil society, grassroots organizations, and communities to strengthen governance and justice, expand economic opportunity, and advance women’s rights and well-being. In Sri Lanka, we draw on decades of trusted relationships to support recovery, rebuild public trust, and strengthen local resilience—while helping create new pathways for shared growth through environmental resilience, digital transformation, and future-economy skills.
Micro, small, and medium business owners and 1,200 university students
Gained practical digital skills, supporting improved business practices, job readiness, and participation in Sri Lanka’s digital economy.
Women entrepreneurs
Women entrepreneurs in Sri Lanka have expanded their economic agency through improved access to finance, targeted skills development, mentorship, and stronger business networks—positioning them to grow their enterprises and increase income stability.
Civil society organizations strengthened
CSOs improved institutional capacity through training and grant support, strengthening service delivery and engagement in policy and community processes.
Community disputes resolved annually
More robust mediation systems supported faster, lower-cost community dispute resolution nationwide, reducing court backlogs, lowering costs for citizens, and supporting community-based conflict resolution.
Local government agencies implementing performance financing
Sri Lanka’s first performance-based financing initiative linked local government funding to measurable results, improving accountability and public service delivery at the local level.
FEATURED PROGRAM
Strengthening Local Governance to Improve Service Delivery and Economy
The Strengthening Governance in Sri Lanka Program supports more effective, accountable local government by promoting data-driven policymaking, fair revenue collection, and improved service delivery.
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CONTACT US
Johann Rebert
Country Representative, Sri Lanka
srilanka.general@asiafoundation.org
+ 94 (11) 205-8701