Over time, Sri Lanka will need to confront legacy challenges such as the structure of non-contributory pensions, strengthen coordination across agencies, and improve the use of data and digital systems. Most importantly, programmes will need to be evaluated systematically to ensure that they reach the right groups and deliver the outcomes the country expects. Without that discipline, even large allocations will struggle to translate into meaningful progress. 
Over time, Sri Lanka will need to confront legacy challenges such as the structure of non-contributory pensions, strengthen coordination across agencies, and improve the use of data and digital systems. Most importantly, programmes will need to be evaluated systematically to ensure that they reach the right groups and deliver the outcomes the country expects. Without that discipline, even large allocations will struggle to translate into meaningful progress.