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Social protection spending and coverage are increasing, yet some countries continue to favor the nonpoor over the poor, and men over women.
Sri Lanka is transforming its education system to take its economy to the next level.
A preliminary study in Sri Lanka provides important insights into mechanistic-empirical pavement thickness and overlay design for roadway networks.
Stronger institutions and policies can help broaden the coverage and benefits of social protection spending.
Proven solutions include digitizing paperwork, integrating databases, using smart cards and digital payments, and transmitting emergency assistance via mobile phones.
To build a well-coordinated government assistance program, focus on communication and outreach, targeting, service delivery, and evaluation.
The Sri Lanka Southern Transport Development Project offers lessons in implementing large infrastructure projects involving multiple development partners and affecting many people and communities.
Balanced regional integration boosts women's economic participation, driving gender-inclusive growth and reducing inequality in Sri Lanka.
A study looks at how countries can mobilize sustainable financing to reduce vulnerability among the poor and provide them access to social protection schemes.
Achieving financial inclusion through technology-based solutions presents both opportunities and challenges in Sri Lanka’s financial sector.