The second phase of a continuous partnership to advance financial literacy under the National Financial Literacy Roadmap 2024–2028 was formalized today. The United Nations Development Programme in Sri Lanka and the Central Bank of Sri Lanka reaffirmed their joint commitment to this key pillar of the National Financial Inclusion Strategy.
Central Bank of Sri Lanka Governor Nandalal Weerasinghe and United Nations Development Programme Resident Representative Azusa Kubota met yesterday alongside other representatives to symbolically mark the occasion.
The collaboration builds on technical support provided by the United Nations Development Programme in 2024 and 2025. It aims to empower individuals and communities, especially the most vulnerable, to make informed financial decisions that improve enterprises and strengthen economic resilience at household and community levels.
The renewed partnership focuses on three primary areas. First, it targets national capacity building by strengthening the ability of government outreach development officers across all districts to deliver financial literacy training to rural communities and micro, small, and medium enterprises. This training utilizes the curriculum created by the Central Bank, with the United Nations Development Programme supporting updates to incorporate climate-resilient financial management. Second, it backs national advocacy and communications through a comprehensive public awareness campaign to enhance financial literacy messaging and encourage responsible financial behaviour. Third, it integrates financial literacy directly into the inclusive economic growth and enterprise support programmes of the United Nations Development Programme.
These efforts align with the Financial Literacy Roadmap to expand access, improve knowledge, and enable better financial choices nationwide. Support comes from partners including the Government of Japan, Chrysalis, VISA, and Hirdaramani-Lacoste.
Central Bank Governor Nandalal Weerasinghe noted that the focus on financial resilience, climate-related financial preparedness, public awareness campaigns, and capacity building through training-of-trainers programmes is particularly welcome. He stated that these initiatives will broaden the reach of financial literacy, ensure different societal segments access practical financial knowledge, and help develop skills that trigger positive financial behaviour. He added that the continued partnership demonstrates a shared commitment to improving the financial well-being of Sri Lankans and supporting sustainable economic development.
United Nations Development Programme Resident Representative Azusa Kubota stated that financial literacy forms a critical foundation for inclusive and resilient economies. She noted that the partnership works to equip individuals, particularly the vulnerable, with the knowledge and tools required to make informed financial decisions and build secure livelihoods. She emphasized that the collaboration reflects a continued commitment to supporting the journey of Sri Lanka toward greater financial inclusion, economic resilience, and sustainable development.
The United Nations Development Programme will complement national efforts and scale impact through global expertise in inclusive growth, sustainable finance, enterprise development, climate resilience, and strategic communications.
The initiative expects to strengthen financial capability across Sri Lanka, supporting more resilient households, inclusive economic participation, and sustainable development outcomes.
Central Bank of Sri Lanka Governor Nandalal Weerasinghe and United Nations Development Programme Resident Representative Azusa Kubota met yesterday alongside other representatives to symbolically mark the occasion.
The collaboration builds on technical support provided by the United Nations Development Programme in 2024 and 2025. It aims to empower individuals and communities, especially the most vulnerable, to make informed financial decisions that improve enterprises and strengthen economic resilience at household and community levels.
The renewed partnership focuses on three primary areas. First, it targets national capacity building by strengthening the ability of government outreach development officers across all districts to deliver financial literacy training to rural communities and micro, small, and medium enterprises. This training utilizes the curriculum created by the Central Bank, with the United Nations Development Programme supporting updates to incorporate climate-resilient financial management. Second, it backs national advocacy and communications through a comprehensive public awareness campaign to enhance financial literacy messaging and encourage responsible financial behaviour. Third, it integrates financial literacy directly into the inclusive economic growth and enterprise support programmes of the United Nations Development Programme.
These efforts align with the Financial Literacy Roadmap to expand access, improve knowledge, and enable better financial choices nationwide. Support comes from partners including the Government of Japan, Chrysalis, VISA, and Hirdaramani-Lacoste.
Central Bank Governor Nandalal Weerasinghe noted that the focus on financial resilience, climate-related financial preparedness, public awareness campaigns, and capacity building through training-of-trainers programmes is particularly welcome. He stated that these initiatives will broaden the reach of financial literacy, ensure different societal segments access practical financial knowledge, and help develop skills that trigger positive financial behaviour. He added that the continued partnership demonstrates a shared commitment to improving the financial well-being of Sri Lankans and supporting sustainable economic development.
United Nations Development Programme Resident Representative Azusa Kubota stated that financial literacy forms a critical foundation for inclusive and resilient economies. She noted that the partnership works to equip individuals, particularly the vulnerable, with the knowledge and tools required to make informed financial decisions and build secure livelihoods. She emphasized that the collaboration reflects a continued commitment to supporting the journey of Sri Lanka toward greater financial inclusion, economic resilience, and sustainable development.
The United Nations Development Programme will complement national efforts and scale impact through global expertise in inclusive growth, sustainable finance, enterprise development, climate resilience, and strategic communications.
The initiative expects to strengthen financial capability across Sri Lanka, supporting more resilient households, inclusive economic participation, and sustainable development outcomes.
