Sri Lanka, Jan. 31 -- Sri Lanka and Australia yesterday signed a 10-year subsidiary arrangement that commits an initial AUD 30 million (LKR 6.3 billion) over five years to support improved governance in Sri Lanka.

Through a suite of programs, the arrangement supports the Sri Lankan government, non-profit institutions and civil society to improve evidence-based policy and decision-making, deliver better services for communities, and increase the voice and agency of marginalised groups, including women.

Lead delivery partners include the World Bank, The Asia Foundation, and International Foundation of Electoral Systems. The program will also support twinning arrangements between Australian and Sri Lankan institutions.

This investment bui...