A meeting between Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya and officials of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) was held at the Ministry of Education to review progress on the Human Resource Development for Education Project (HRDEP).
According to the Prime Minister’s Media Division, discussions centred on improving the quality and relevance of senior secondary education while strengthening the educator workforce and overall management of the education sector.
She noted that the government is prioritising comprehensive system development. The broader objective, she said, is to develop skilled human resources and strengthen human capital capable of driving national development.
ADB reaffirms support for reforms
Officials from the Asian Development Bank reaffirmed their support for the government’s education reform agenda.
According to the Office of the Prime Minister, ADB representatives expressed readiness to provide technical expertise and extend assistance through international financing facilities to advance sector reforms.
The meeting was attended by ADB officials and technical experts along with Secretary to the Ministry of Education Nalaka Kaluwewe.
Asian Development Bank (ADB) Prime Minister’s Office
Last modified: March 4, 2026
