18/08/2026
Doing Good Index 2026: Sri Lanka Continues to Strengthen Its Social Sector
Sri Lanka continues to maintain its position in the “Doing Okay” category of the Doing Good Index 2026, which assesses the environment for social delivery organizations across 17 Asian economies. The Index, developed by the Centre for Asian Philanthropy and Society (CAPS), examines four key areas—regulations, tax and fiscal policy, ecosystem and government procurement—using insights from 2,166 social delivery organizations and 132 experts.
The 2026 findings recognize Sri Lanka’s strong performance in the regulatory environment, particularly in relation to streamlined registration procedures, accountability measures and the relatively limited restrictions on funding flows. Sri Lanka is also among the three economies in Asia with a single-window government agency for the social sector. At the same time, the report highlights the continuing need to strengthen regulatory clarity, funding sustainability, human resources, trust and opportunities for social delivery organizations to engage in government procurement.
The Doing Good Index 2026 provides a valuable perspective on the evolving social sector in Sri Lanka and the wider Asian region. It highlights the importance of continued collaboration among government, NGOs, businesses, donors and other stakeholders in creating a stronger and more sustainable environment for organizations working towards social development and positive community impact.
