World Bank Approves 50 M USD in Boost for Sri Lanka’s Education Sector

This support aims to improve the quality of teaching, upgrade school infrastructure, and enhance student well-being, with a strong focus on under-served communities, including plantation areas and schools for children with special needs.

According to World Bank Regional Director Faris H. Hadad-Zervos, the initiative seeks to ensure every child in Sri Lanka can learn in a safe environment, and every teacher has the resources to support student growth.

The new funding will modernize in-service teacher training, expand digital learning, and promote student health through better access to clean water, sanitation, mental health services, and nutrition programs.