UNDP to support in building effective public service
- CNL Reporter
- July 13, 2025
- Political
- UNDP
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The Resident Representative of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Azusa Kubota affirmed that the UNDP will support the Sri Lankan government’s ongoing initiatives to build an efficient and accountable public service.
She made these remarks during a meeting with the Secretary to the President, Dr. Nandika Sanath Kumanayake, held this morning at the Presidential Secretariat.
The discussion focused on improving collaboration with the UNDP to strengthen staff training and establish Internal Affairs Units (IAUs) aimed at delivering efficient services across allgovernment institutions, the President’s Media Division (PMD) said.
These units are intended to prevent corruption, promote transparency and accountability, uphold ethical governance and support law enforcement in coordination with the Commission toInvestigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption.
Further discussions were held on introducing programmes aimed at cultivating a culture of compliance within public institutions by encouraging ethical behaviour among public officials.
