The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has launched the country’s first comprehensive Financial Literacy Curriculum. Co-designed with academics, and available in all three national languages on the Central Bank’s website, the Curriculum covers a range of key areas, including Personal Financial Management, Digital Financial Literacy, Tax Literacy, and Financial Consumer Protection.

Speaking at the launch of the initiative, CBSL Governor Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe said that “knowledge alone is insufficient. We must also cultivate the skills and attitudes that empower Sri Lankans to make prudent, informed, and rational financial decisions.”

Since the 2024 launch of Sri Lanka’s Financial Literacy Roadmap, over 500 financial literacy awareness programs have been held across the country through CBSL’s regional network, while a Mr. Beewise social media campaign is targeting youth and digital audiences through engaging video content (see the example below).

CBSL’s Certified Trainer in Financial Literacy (CTFL) program will certify 100 trainers each year from banks and public institutions, and the Central Bank has also published a financial awareness video series, tackling real-life issues such as debt, scams, and impulsive spending,