Reconciliation & Governance Tracker

In August 2024, the NPP released a wide-ranging manifesto outlining its vision for governance; a platform that propelled them to electoral victories in September and November. While the government has taken initial symbolic steps toward accountability, genuine and tangible progress in reconciliation, constitutional reform, and human rights remains limited. Despite a few positive statements, the gap between the manifesto's promises and its implementation is widening.

One year into the presidency, many questions remain as to how the Anura Kumara Dissanayake government is to take forward its lofty promises. To assess the status of implementation, the Centre for Policy Alternatives (CPA) has conducted a one-year scorecard evaluating progress across four key areas: governance, accountability, human rights, and reconciliation.