The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has officially launched the country’s first comprehensive financial literacy curriculum, marking a major step toward fostering a financially informed and inclusive society.
Announcing the initiative, CBSL Governor Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe described the curriculum as a national resource aimed at closing critical knowledge gaps and helping individuals make informed financial decisions, avoid fraud, and support economic development.
The curriculum comprises seven key modules:
- The Economic Environment
- The Financial Environment
- Personal Financial Management
- Financial Management for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs)
- Digital Financial Literacy
- Financial Consumer Protection
- Tax Literacy
Each module is tailored to address Sri Lanka’s evolving financial challenges, including the growing role of technology, entrepreneurship, and concerns over consumer protection and tax awareness.
Dr. Weerasinghe highlighted the importance of accessibility, noting that the curriculum will be available in all three national languages on the Central Bank’s official website, making it usable by schools, community groups, and institutions nationwide.
He stressed that financial literacy empowers individuals to manage their money wisely, reduce debt, and escape poverty—making the curriculum not just an educational resource, but a tool for national development.
The CBSL sees this initiative as a foundation for long-term financial stability, inclusive economic growth, and greater social equity.
