FSLGA promotes gender-responsive budgeting through new local government training module

The Federation of Sri Lankan Local Government Authorities (FSLGA), through the Partnership for Municipal Innovation: Women in Local Leadership (PMI-WILL) project, has developed a comprehensive Gender-Responsive Budgeting (GRB) Training Module to strengthen the capacity of local government officials and elected representatives across Sri Lanka. The resource provides practical guidance for integrating gender equality and social inclusion considerations into local planning and budgeting processes, helping municipalities ensure that public resources respond to the diverse needs of their communities.  

Drawing on lessons learned through the PMI-WILL project, the module offers step-by-step guidance on the local government budget cycle and introduces practical tools for analysing community needs, service delivery gaps and funding priorities. By linking budgeting decisions to inclusive service delivery outcomes, the module supports more evidence-based and equitable local governance.  

A significant milestone has been achieved through the incorporation of the GRB Manual into the annual training curriculum of Sri Lanka’s Central Province. This institutionalisation helps ensure that the knowledge and approaches developed through the PMI-WILL project continue to benefit local governments beyond the project’s lifetime and contribute to sustainable, inclusive development.