Innovative strategies in higher education for accelerated human resource development in South Asia: Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka is one of the fastest-growing economies in the world. The efficiency of the higher education system is vital for maintaining Sri Lanka's momentum and for its move to the next stage of development. In order to maximize the full development potential of the higher education system, strategic interventions will be needed at both the national, such as creation of appropriate economic and institutional regimes, as well as an efficient national policy for fostering innovation, and university levels. University-level interventions would include capacity building, improvements in the learning environment, exposure of students to the world of work, and promoting international best practices. This publication is part of a series of six country reports on technical and vocational education and training (TVET) and higher education in Bangladesh, Nepal, and Sri Lanka.

The report presents current arrangements and initiatives in Sri Lanka's skills development strategies. These are complemented by critical analyses to determine key issues, challenges, and opportunities for innovative strategies toward global competitiveness, increased productivity, and inclusive growth. It emphasizes making skills training more relevant, efficient, and responsive to emerging domestic and international labor markets.

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