Development aid News
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University of Jaffna Joins Major International Research Initiative on Violence Against Women and Children.
The Sri Lankan Cabinet has approved a four-year international research collaboration between the University of Jaffna and the University of Birmingham to address violence against women and children, backed by Rs. 173.92 million in UK funding.
US Collaborates with Sri Lanka to Launch National AI Higher Education Policy.
The United States has partnered with Sri Lanka’s University Grants Commission to develop the nation's first national AI policy framework for higher education, emphasizing American standards, ethics, and innovation.
Government Initiates Overhaul of Aswesuma Welfare Beneficiary Selection.
Sri Lankan authorities have convened to discuss critical reforms for the Aswesuma welfare program, focusing on digital integration, legislative adjustments, and improved operational efficiency to ensure more accurate beneficiary selection.
Global Development Aid Faces Steep Declines as Wealthy Nations Pivot to Defense Spending.
Data indicates that wealthy nations have significantly reduced international development aid for the second consecutive year in 2025, contrasting sharply with a record $1.4 trillion in NATO defense spending.
