Advancing Human Capital for Durable Growth: Policy Priorities for Sri Lanka
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The Sri Lankan economy has stabilised following a series of shocks, and a new report outlines policy priorities to sustain long-term growth, focusing on advancing human capital for durable growth.
Key Facts & Findings
- —Sri Lanka's tertiary-educated population more than doubled between 2012 and 2024
- —The share of adults aged 25 and over with tertiary education increased by 2.8 percentage points
- —The 2026 edition of the Sri Lanka State of the Economy report outlines policy choices for sustainable growth
“Strategically developing the tertiary education sector is essential to durable growth.”
“Although Sri Lanka’s tertiary-educated population more than doubled between 2012 and 2024, and the share of adults aged 25 and over with such a qualification increased by 2.8 percentage points”
The report's policy recommendations aim to equip citizens with skills, opportunities, and resilience to drive productivity and ensure inclusive prosperity.
The Institute of Policy Studies of Sri Lanka will continue to monitor and evaluate the implementation of the report's policy recommendations
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