A helpline for women, 1938, which was started in 2013, was enhanced to function as a 24 hour hotline in May 2020 under the State Minister of Women and Child Development, Pre­schools and Primary Education, School Infrastructure and Education Services. This was done with the help of the SAARC Development Fund. It has been allocated an estimate of 8 million for 2021, and a total projection of 37.48 millions between the years 2020- 2023. [Budget Estimates - 2021, Volume II, Page No. 558] Sources: 1. http://www.childwomenmin.gov.lk/institutes/national-committee-women/1938-womens-help-line 2. https://www.dailynews.lk/2019/03/01/local/178972/helpline-women-be-open-247 3. http://www.sdfsec.org/node/110016 4. https://www.newsfirst.lk/2020/05/06/rate-of-violence-against-women-increases-amidst-covid-19/

National Minimum Wages Amendment Bill was presented in parliament and enacted as a Law with effect from 16th Aug 2021. Sources: 1. http://documents.gov.lk/files/act/2021/8/16-2021_E.pdf

Budget Speech 2021: "Priority should be given to the maintenance of price stability facilitating an annual inflation rate of around 5 percent resulting in the control of cost of living." According to the Colombo Consumer Price Index (CCPI) (2013=100) inflation was 4.6 percent in 2020. Inflation - GDP Implicit Price Deflator (%) 2010=100 = 3.4% (MoF annual report 2020, Page 29/58)

In May 2020, the policy interest rates have been further reduced by 50 basis points (SDFR to 5.50 percent and SLFR to 6.50 percent) to provide relief to businesses and individuals. In July 2020, the policy rates have been reduced further by 100 basis points (SDFR to 4.50 percent and SLFR to 5.50 percent) in order to reduce market lending rates. (MoF Fiscal Management Report 2020, Page 5)

The tax system was simplified through the removal of taxes such as Nation Building Tax (NBT), Economic Service Charge (ESC) and Debt Repayment Levy (DRL). Revenue from income taxes declined in 2020 with the drop in tax receipts from corporate and non-corporate taxes together with the abolition of taxes such as PAYE, ESC and WHT. (MoF annual report 2020, Page 36/105)

Budget Speech 2021: "One of the main factors, of reviving the economy and supporting the businesses to thrive, is a consistent tax policy for the next 5 years. I propose to maintain the VAT unchanged at 8 percent, for businesses with a turnover of more than Rs. 25 million per month engaged in the import and manufacture of goods or provision of services, except in the case of banking, financial and insurance sectors." [page 6] The reduction of the Value Added Tax (VAT) rates from 15 percent to 8 percent. (MoF annual report 2020 - Page 36) The government implemented major tax revisions in late 2019; which was inclusive of reducing the Value Added Tax (CBSL Annual Report 2020, Page 148)

Budget Speech 2021: "Personal Income Tax will apply on earnings from employment, rent, interest, dividends or any other source only if it exceeds Rs.250,000 per month. Withholding tax on rent, interest or dividends and the PAYE tax (Pay As You Earn) and taxes on interest have been abolished." [page 8] The government's tax revisions in late 2019 was inclusive of a reduction in income taxes (CBSL Annual Report - Page 148)

Income Tax Exemptions to materialised on amounts received by any religious institutions from 1st January 2020 (Fiscal Management Report, Page 47)

Zero rate of VAT are applicable to supply of services by hotels if not less than 60% of the total value of inputs are sourced from local supplies/sources. (Inland Revenue Department - Notice to Taxpayers)

Income Tax Exemption in effect from 01.01.2020 on any profits and income earned from IT and enabling services (Fiscal Management Report, Page 33)

Income Tax Exemptions apply to any profits earned by any person providing any service where payment is received in foreign currency and remitted through a bank to Sri Lanka. (Inland Revenue Department - Notice to Taxpayers)

The following decisions were made by the Cabinet of Ministers in the following order pertaining this promise. Systemic production and distribution of fertilizer in Sri Lanka (Cabinet Decisions, 02 November 2020) Conducting feasibility study to commence a urea fertilizer production project (Cabinet Decisions, 21 December 2020) Formalize government intervention in the field of organic fertilizer production and distribution. (Cabinet Decisions, 01 February 2021) Implementation of a pilot project for the production of organic fertilizer at the Divisional Secretariat division level in the North Central Province. (Cabinet Decisions, 07 June 2021) National level media programme for the educating of importance of production and use of organic and natural fertilizer (Cabinet Decisions, 28 June 2021) The programme to encourage the production and use of fertilizer by farmers themselves for paddy cultivation of the Maha Season 2021/22. (Cabinet Decisions, 12 July 2021) Purchase of locally prepared organic fertilizer 2021/2022 for the Maha Season (Cabinet Decisions, 23 Aug 2021) Promise is taken on on the basis of reducing foreign currency exchanged when importing fertilizer from abroad, in addition to decreasing health issues that arise from the consumption of food that has excessively been doused in chemicals in the hope of a higher yield.

There was a reduction in the standard corporate income tax rate from 28 percent to 24 percent. (MoF annual report 2020, Page 110)

Budget Speech 2021: "Individuals and companies engaged in farming, including agriculture, fisheries and livestock farming will be exempted from taxes in the next 5 years." [page 8] The monetary policy injected the economy with enhanced liquidity via the provision of debt moratoria to SMEs. BOC granted moratorium for 221,057 customers.(Fiscal Management Report - Page 17)

Revenue collection from the telecommunication levy decreased by 30% due to the reduction in the telecommunication levy from 15% to 11.25% (Fiscal Management Report, Page 28)

The Food Production National Programme was launched in the 2020 Yala season to reduce imports by cultivating locally grown crops. As such, a proposal to implement a formal programme in collaboration with provincial and inter provincial departments of agriculture and the seeds producers' institutions in Mahaveli areas has been given approval by the Cabinet of Ministers, to enable farmers to produce their seed requirements as it is difficult for the department of agriculture alone to supply quality seeds. (Cabinet Decisions, 7 December 2020)

Although a quality certificate in relation to the purification process of offshore sand have not been issued, the Cabinet of Ministers have taken a decision to 'reserve a borrow area for extracting off-shore sand from the sea - given consent to SL land development corporation to extract sand form off shore area of 61km^2 for a period of 10 years subjecting to Environmentl Impact Assessments. (Cabinet Decisions, 09 November 2020) The Ministry of Urban Development and Housing have claimed in August 9, 2021 that the process of preparing the sea sand from the Muthurajawela sand yard for the use in the construction industry has been expedited. In the website of the Sri Lanka Land Reclamation and Development Corporation website pertaining to off-shore sand sales in July 2019 prices have been listed, and Muthurajawela, Mudun Ela Kelaniya, Nawala Kiri mandala Mawatha and Attidiya have been named as sales outlets. Source: 1. http://www.colombopage.com/archive_21B/Aug09_1628529218CH.php 2. https://landdevelopment.lk/web/sea-sand/

A Cabinet decision has been taken on Oct 5 2021 to establish a Mass Media Higher Education,Research and Training Institute as the "Institute of Chartered Journalists of Sri Lanka". (Cabinet Decisions, 05 October 2021)

The Sri Lanka Press Council has been established by the Sri Lanka Press Council Law No 05 of 1973 with the objective of preventing any prejudice to the public through press coverage and to establish a cordial relationship between journalists and the public.The provisions of that Act are restricted to the newspaper only.It has been identified that the Press Council should be structurally reformed and reorganized covering electronic,print and new media as a tribunal for journalists and media institutions and as a center that promote media education. (Cabinet Decisions, 04 January 2021)

The Presidential Commission of Inquiry (PCoI) into the Easter Sunday Attacks was established under the Extra Ordinary Gazette Notification issued on 20th September 2019 by the then President Maithripala Sirisena. President Gotabaya Rajapaksa extended the term of this Commission twice - in March 2020 and September 2020. This Commission has submitted its report on February 2021. The government is yet to take action against those who are responsible. Sources: 1. Committee establishment: http://documents.gov.lk/files/egz/2019/9/2141-88_E.pdf 2. Extension of the Commission term: http://documents.gov.lk/files/egz/2020/3/2167-05_E.pdf http://documents.gov.lk/files/egz/2020/9/2191-45_E.pdf

Sri Lanka Press Institute (SLPI) has partnered with the Colombo Hilton to launch a Press Club in Colombo, and in Jaffna a Press Club already exists. Source: https://island.lk/slpi-teams-up-with-colombo-hilton-to-launch-a-press-club/

Budget Speech 2021: "An allocation of Rs.3,000 million will be available to provide the required teachers and basic facilities to the rural schools, along with the 1,000 National School Development Programme to be implemented at the Divisional Secretariat level." [page 42] A Cabinet Decision was made to increase "the number of national schools in the school system to 1000 and establish new trilingual schools in each district." (Cabinet Decisions, 10 December 2019) The Cabinet of Ministers have taken a decision to enact a programme to establish 1000 new national schools covering all divisional secratariats. This plan is to be implemented in three phases. (Cabinet Decisions, 07 December 2020) The 1st phase is to develop national schools in 123 Divisional Secretariats where there aren't any. The 2nd phase is to upgrade 673 schools selcted on pre-decided criteria into national schools. The 3rd phase is to develop the 373 existing ones. In budget estimate of 2021 have set 950 million rupees for establishing National Schools in Divisional Secretariat Divisions where there is no National School, and 1000 million rupees for upgrading facilities of Secondary Schools and establishing 1000 National Schools. [Budget Estimates - 2021, Volume II, Page No. 502]

A Cabinet Decision has taken place to increase "the number of national schools in the school system to 1000 and establishing new trilingual schools in each district." (Cabinet Decisions, 10 December 2019) In the 2021 budget estimate, LKR 500 million has been set aside for establishing trilingual National Schools covering all Districts with a 2021 target of 'complete land acquisitions and commence the building construction as per the school development plans' [Budget Estimates - 2021, Volume II, Page No. 502]

The Cabinet of Ministers have taken a decision to "introduce a new school-based scientific method to select students for Government Universities, in lieu of the present Z-Score system based on districts" in 2019. (Cabinet decisions, 10 December 2019)

A Cabinet Decision has been taken to establish town colleges/university colleges. [Cabinet Decisions, April 19 2021] Additionally, Budget Estimates-2021 mentions of establishing a university college in Kinniya and allocated expenditures from 2021 to 2023. [Budget Estimates - 2021, Volume II, Page No. 593] Currently, university colleges already exist in Jaffna, Ratmalana, Anuradhapura, Kuliyapitiya, Matara and Batangala. [Budget Estimates - 2021, Volume II, Page No. 587]

Proposal made by the Minister of Youth and Sports to establish the said Fund through a Parliamentary Act and to instruct the Legal Draftsman to draft a Bill for the purpose, was approved by the Cabinet of Ministers. [Cabinet Decisions, 23 March 2021] As of October 4, 2021 The Legal Draftsman Department is formulating a Draft Bill in this regard. Source: 1. https://www.dailynews.lk/2021/10/04/local/260942/fund-young-entrepreneurs

The Cabinet of Ministers have approved the proposal for a National Sports University to be built at the Diyagama Mahinda Rajapaksa Sports Complex, altering its plans. Also, the Cabinet appointed a committee headed by former Vice-Chancellor of the Uva Wellassa University, Dr. Chandra Embuldeniya to submit recommendations of studies of all circumstances related to the establishment of the proposed Sports University. (Cabinet decisions, 18 March 2020)

No information on the progress of this promise is publicly available. However, the Cabinet of Ministers granted approval to the proposal made by the Minister of Education to establish the facility at the provincial level, initiating 9 video evidence recording units within hospital premises, covering all 9 provinces. (Cabinet decisions, 12 July 2021)

Budget Speech 2021:d. I also propose to increase the daily wage of plantation workers to Rs.1,000 from January 2021'' [Page 24] According to a decision taken by the Cabinet of Ministers, the proposal furnished by the Minister of Labour to increase the daily wage of the employees in the estate sector has been approved. (Cabinet Decisions, 25 January 2021) Previously the estate workers were eligible for a daily wage of 750 LKR including a fixed price allowance of 50 LKR and another allowance named over kilo rate if the fixed weight of kilograms exceeds a certain number; in relation to productivity. However, although this wage rate seems rational with the current cost of living, Regional Plantation Companies seem unable to meet this pay demand with the industry volatility and high costs, Two productivity related revenue models have been presented by RPCs; one where workers will earn Rs. 50 for every kilo of tea leaves plucked, the other being the revenue share model where workers can become entrepreneurs. Trade Unions this considered the 33% wage hike a non-negotiable demand. Promise partially completed on the basis that a cabinet decision has been taken.

According to a decision taken by the Cabinet of Ministers a proposal on an arbitration mechanism to resolve employee disputes in the state sector has been furnished by the Minister of Public Services, Provincial Councils and Local Government. This proposal will go forward through appointing a committee with the Secretaries of the relevant Ministries, and representatives of applicable Trade Unions. The purpose is to introduce a mechanism with four stages of discussion/dialogue, trial, mediation and arbitration. (Cabinet Decisions, 16 November 2020)

The Cabinet of Ministers has given approval to amend the Workmen’s Compensation Ordinance (139 th Authority) of No. 19 of 1934, thereby taking measures to increase the amount of compensation eligible to be paid to the employees during an accident. [Cabinet Decisions, 5 October 2020]

The Cabinet of Ministers has given approval to make ammendments to the Industrial Disputes Act No.43 of 1950 to expedite the procedure of Disciplinary Inquiries or Interdictions against Private Sector employees. [Cabinet Decsions, 01 February 2021] The labour laws do not speicify a time limit for a formal disciplinary inquiry on allegations and a final decision in the event of a interdiction due to any action of exculpatory or misconduct by a private sector employee. Therefore, interdicted employees face social and economic difficulties. The amendment is to give a final disciplinary order within 6 months time from the time of interdiction, and for the employee to receive a half-salary (unless in a case related to financial fraud) to remove these difficulties. Promise in progress on this basis.

Cabinet of Ministers has taken decision to award tax relief as per provisions of Strategies development project Act No. 14 of of 2008 for the projects within the special zone to be inaugurated in Punneikuda, Eravur, Batticaloa for the manufacturing of Fabrics. (Cabinet Decisions, 05 July 2021)

Budget Speech 2021: "His Excellency the President has given special attention to enhance Digital Governance using Information Technology as a tool to simplify Government mechanisms as well as market structures and processes, ensuring efficient and people-focused service delivery and exchange of knowledge. Establishment of an international e-commerce and e-payment systems, the high speed data exchange system and the related mobile network systems are investment priorities .It is required to establish new laws and organizational structures in relation to data security, cyber security and intellectual property rights. The aim of this is to convert our economy as a technology-based entrepreneurial economy by expanding entrepreneurial development, technological infrastructure and related services to enable enhancement of the contribution of the technology sector for exports and its contribution for knowledge and professional services of the national economy. Therefore, I propose a special allocation of Rs. 8,000 million to expand the technology sector." [Page 12] According to a decision taken by the Cabinet of Ministers in October 2021, approval has been given to, a) Drafting a bill named Defense Cyber Commands Act: This will protect against terrorist groups and criminals who use the cyber space and electronic communication for terrorist activities, organized crimes and anti – social activities. This will include the required provisions so that the operations performed by cyber protection units which are already established at institutional level by the three armed forces, Police and other agencies. b) Formulation of a draft bill for imposing cyber protection laws: This will include cyber protection provisions in relation to the defense sector. It will also include provisions to establish a Sri Lanka Cyber Protection Agency to act with other cooperating agencies. The proposals furnished by His Excellency the President as the Minister of Defense and the Minister of Technology have been given approval. (Cabinet Decisions, 11 October 2021)

Budget Speech 2021: "Construction of the Port Access Elevated Expressway is now underway while the procurement procedures are at the final stages with regard to the Road from Kelani Bridge to Athurigiriya. A separate state company has been formed with the vesting of expressways and related assets, to ensure the development and maintenance of the expressway network in the country." [page 24] A Cabinet Decision has given acknowledgement to the acquisition of lands and related discrepancies for the Port city expressway that runs on pillars. (Cabinet decisions, 14 December 2020) Central expressway cumulative physical progress, in June 2021, is as follows. Section 01 - 8.3% (implemented properly with a delay) Section 02 - 94.1% (implemented properly with a delay) Section 03 - 8.7% (implemented properly with a delay) Section 04 - 6.7% (slight drawback in implementation) (Progress of Large and Mega Scale Development Projects Second Quarter - Year 2021, Page 42) Port Access Elevated Highway cumulative physical progress, in June 2021 is 9.9% and has "largely deviated from target" (Progress of Large and Mega Scale Development Projects Second Quarter - Year 2021, Page 42) Additionally although there is discussion on the construction work of the second phase of Central Expressway from Mirigama to Kurunegala is expected to be vested with the public by November 15, no hard evidence to support this claim can be found. But as the seconfd phase is to be initiated one can assume that first phase is completed and ithe project is underway. Source: http://www.adaderana.lk/news/76831/second-phase-of-central-expressway-to-be-completed-by-nov

A Cabinet Decision has given acknowledgement to the acquisition of lands and related discrepancies for the Ruwanpura expressway that runs on pillars. (Cabinet Decisions, 14 December 2020) Ruwanpura expressway cumulative physical progress in June 2021 is 7% and is "implemented properly with a delay" (Progress of Large and Mega Scale Development Projects Second Quarter - Year 2021, Page 42)

As per a decision taken by the Cabinet of Ministers, approval has been granted in May 2019 to initiate the procurement process for the construction of Import Air-Cargo Terminal at Bandaranayake International Airport – Phase 1. Competitive bids have been called accordingly and considering the recommendation of the Procurement Appeal Board, the Cabinet of Ministers approved the proposal presented by the Minister of Tourism to award this contract to Nawaloka Constructions Ltd for Rs.2.37 billion. (Cabinet Decisions, 05 October 2020) By identifying the long-term delays and prioritizing the implementation of the BIA Terminal 2 construction project, the new Terminal-2 of Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) was ceremonially launched by Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa and His Excellency Akira Sugiyama, the Ambassador of Japan to Sri Lanka on 18th November 2020. However the clause on this promise relating to domestic passengers has not yet seen implementation. Source: 1. https://www.airport.lk/aasl/news/full_news?news_id=96&news_title=Vision%20of%20Prosperity%20Towards%20a%20Reality%20-%20BIA%20Terminal%202%20Construction%20Project%20Begins

Budget Speech 2021: ''The 'Vistas of Prosperity and Splendour' aims to ensure that by 2030 at least 70 percent of the total energy requirement of the country could be sourced through renewable sources" [page 25] "Up to now 300 MW of solar energy is added to the national grid and it is expected to add 1,000 MW capacity through local investments within the period 2021 – 2023. I propose to add a capacity of 500 MW to the grid, by providing solar panels generating 5 kW to 100,000 houses of low income families, through the loan schemes from the Asian Development Bank and the Indian Line of Credit, to supplement the government’s investments in the sector. I propose to increase renewable energy capacity to 1,000 MW by the expeditious implementation of both off shore wind and floating solar power plants exceeding 100 MW, with incentives provided by the Board of Investment'' [page 26] Cumulative physical progress of ongoing/completed projects as of June 2021 is, Construction of Moragolla Hydro power Plant - 26% Broadland Hydro power Plant - 100% Mannar Wind power Project - 99.1% (Progress of Large and Mega Scale Development Projects Second Quarter - Year 2021, Page 47)

Cumulative physical progress of ongoing/completed projects as of June 2021 is, Broadland Hydropower Plant - 100% Uma Oya Multipurpose Development Project - 99.5% Construction of Moragolla Hydropower Plant - 26% (Progress of Large and Mega Scale Development Projects Second Quarter - Year 2021, Page 44 and 47)

Budget Speech 2021: "In order to mitigate the risk, it is planned to augment the capacity of the Lakvijaya Coal Fired Power Plant by 300 MW and to establish 2 natural gas power plants with a generation capacity of 600 MW. It is also planned to convert the Kerawalapitiya power plants as natural gas power plants and to establish an additional natural gas power plants with private ownership" [page 25] The Cabinet of Ministers have given approval to a proposal made by the Minister of Power to select an investor to complete the project of constructing a 300MW Liquefied Natural Gas Power Plant in Kerawalapitiya in three years and to operate this power plant through a 'Built Own Operate Transfer' business method through private investment. (Cabinet decisions, 16 September 2020) Additionally, the Cabinet of Ministers have accepted the proposal to award a 40% share of 310 MW Kerawalapitiya power plant for a sum of $ 350 million, also LNG supply to New Fortress Energy. The Cabinet of Ministers by the decision No. CP 21/1230/304/106 and dated 05.07.2021 inter alia authorized the Secretary to the Treasury (ST) on behalf of the Government of Sri Lanka (GOSL) to enter into a Framework Agreement (FA) with New Fortress Energy Company, a company listed in the NASDAQ and its affiliates (Herein referred to as NFE). As such on 07.07.2021 the FA was signed between the GOSL and the NFE. Source: 1. https://www.ft.lk/columns/Govt-s-deal-with-Kerawalapitiya-power-plant-and-American-firm-Pros-and-Cons/4-723829 2. https://ceylontoday.lk/news/handing-over-40-of-kerawalapitiya-power-plant-to-a-us-firm-controversial-cabinet-memorandum

As of June 2021 'Construction of a Regasified Liquefied Natural Gas (R-LNG) pipeline from Floating Storage Regasification Unit Kerawelapitiya and Kelanitissa Power Plants', is "Implemented properly with a delay" with a cumulative physical progress is 1.5%, (Progress of Large and Mega Scale Development Projects Second Quarter - Year 2021, Page 38)

Budget Speech 2021: " I propose to increase renewable energy capacity to 1,000 MW by the expeditious implementation of both off shore wind and floating solar power plants exceeding 100 MW, with incentives provided by the Board of Investment. I propose to allow a tax holiday of 7 years for all renewable energy projects." [page 26] Mannar Wind power project cumulative physical progress as of June 2021 is 99.1% (Progress of Large and Mega Scale Development Projects Second Quarter - Year 2021, Page 47) According to a decision taken by the Cabinet of Ministers, in a proposal relevant to the construction of a wind power plant in Mannar has been given approval in a manner that the construction contract be awarded to Hiruras Power on the basis of construction ownership and operation for 20 years operation basis. (Cabinet decisions, 14 June 2021) Source: https://development.asia/insight/scaling-wind-power-sri-lanka

Budget Speech 2021: ''Up to now 300 MW of solar energy is added to the national grid and it is expected to add 1,000 MW capacity through local investments within the period 2021 – 2023. I propose to add a capacity of 500 MW to the grid, by providing solar panels generating 5 kW to 100,000 houses of low income families, through the loan schemes from the Asian Development Bank and the Indian Line of Credit, to supplement the government’s investments in the sector. I propose to provide loans at an interest rate of 4 percent in this regard. This will facilitate the low income families to save the expenditure on electricity and also earn an extra income by supplying excess energy to the national grid. I propose to invest on installation of solar panels on roof tops of religious places, public institutions, hospitals, schools and defence establishments. I propose to facilitate private entrepreneurs at rural level, to install solar power plants connected to 10,000 transformers under the theme “Gamata Balagarayak - Gamata Vyavasakayek”. I propose to increase renewable energy capacity to 1,000 MW by the expeditious implementation of both off shore wind and floating solar power plants exceeding 100 MW, with incentives provided by the Board of Investment. I propose to allow a tax holiday of 7 years for all renewable energy projects." [page 26] Preliminary steps have been taken to implement the Siyambalaanduwa Solar Power plant through checking feasibility, securing lands and evaluating the environment as per a cabinet decision . This is to be implemented as a single procurement of 100MW single power plant and transmission facilities, with the assistance of Asian Development Banks has been received to analyses on the procedure that should be followed to develop the power plant as well as finance it. (Cabinet Decisions, 07 December 2020) Additionally approval of the Cabinet of Ministers has been granted to implement the procurement process for initiating solar power plants with a capacity of 150MWs in various places in the island. (Cabinet Decisions, 08 February 2021)

According to a decision taken by the Cabinet of Ministers, the proposal furnished by the Minister of Irrigation and the State Minister Internal Security, Home Affairs and Disaster Management to amend the Sri Lanka Disaster Management Act No 13 of 2005 to suit present needs based on recommendations and suggestions of disaster management professionals as well as experiences in recent disasters have been given approval (Cabinet Decisions, 21 September 2020)

No information on the progress of this promise is publicly available. People who are under detention for long periods with terrorism related offences were not indicted or discharges within three months of this government. For this reason, this promise is classified as broken.

Budget Speech 2021: "...our target is to maintain an inclusive growth rate of 6 percent over the medium term." [Page 4] In 2020, the Sri Lankan economy recorded a contraction of 3.6% due to multiple reasons, in particular, the ramification effect of the COVID-19 on the socioeconomic activities which was heightened by the restriction imposed on mobility, the impact of the highest-ever recorded global economic collapse which has gusted profound impact to the external sector and the effect to the tourism sector due to the closure of borders, among others. (MoF annual report 2020, page 59)

As per the Ministry of Finance Annual Report, the GDP per capita in Sri Lanka is USD 3,682 in 2020. Source: (MoF Annual Report 2020, Page 59)

Unemployment rate increased to 5.5 percent in 2020. (MoF annual report 2020, Page 29/58)

Budget Speech 2021: "Reducing the revenue-expenditure gap of the government annually from 9 percent to 4 percent is one of the key milestones in the management of fiscal policy." Budget deficit amounted to 11.7 percent of GDP (MoF annual report 2020, Page 147)

As per news reports, the Strategic Enterprise Management Agency (SEMA) was discontinued in October 2018 (before President Rajapaksa assumed duties) and the National Economic Council (NEC) was discontinued in October 2019. This is further corroborated with the budget estimates. In the budget estimate from the fiscal year 2019 and 2020, recurring and capital expenditure of SEMA and NEC was discontinued respectively. There is no information publicly available on establishing the National Policy, Planning, and Implementation Commission. Sources: 1. Auditor General's Report - http://www.auditorgeneral.gov.lk/web/images/special_report/SEMA/Evaluation-of-Performance-of-Strategic-EnterpriseE.pdf 2. https://www.newsfirst.lk/2019/10/20/president-seeks-to-dismantle-the-national-economic-council/ 3. http://www.sundayobserver.lk/2018/09/23/news/sema-close-down-cabinet-directive

No information on the progress of this promise is publicly available.

No information on the progress of this promise is publicly available. However, a resolution was presented by the Minister of Justice regarding a special court of first instance. This was given approval by the Cabinet of Ministers to act based on the recommendations of the committee appointed by the Minister of Justice, and is chaired by Dr. Ruwan Fernando; Justice of the Appeal Court. This committee will be paying attention to issues causing the delay of law within the country. (Cabinet Decisions, 14 June 2021)

No information on the progress of this promise is publicly available.

Budget Speech 2021: " While the private sector is ahead of the public sector in commercial activities, we do not choose the alternative of privatization of public enterprises. Our policy is to allow public enterprises to function with the private sector management freedoms and to enhance the market competition and consumer welfare with the intervention of the state sector. Therefore, I propose to introduce a regulatory framework providing the required commercial freedoms to the public enterprises in various sectors." [page 37] No information on the progress of this promise is publicly available.

No information on the progress of this promise is publicly available.

No information on the progress of this promise is publicly available.

No information on the progress of this promise is publicly available.

No information on the progress of this promise is publicly available.

No information on the progress of this promise is publicly available. If the National Land Commission were to be established, it will formulate policies on state land alone, and will not relevant to private land. In the National Land Commission, representatives from all Provincial Councils, and a technical secretariat representing all disciplines pertaining to natural resource management, will/should be included. Policies would be made on technical and socio-economic grounds, while addressing general framework and norms regarding land use, forest cover, soil, climate, environmental factors and economic viability. Establishing this commission was attempted through a bill in 1992 and lapsed after the dissolution of parliament in 1994.

No information on the progress of this promise is publicly available. As of 12th October, two meetings were held by 'The Select Committee of Parliament to Identify Appropriate Reforms of the Election Laws and the Electoral System and to Recommend Necessary Amendments'. Content pertaining to this promise has not been brought up as of 12th October 2021.

No information on the progress of this promise is publicly available.

No information on the progress of this promise is publicly available.

No information on the progress of this promise is publicly available.

No information on the progress of this promise is publicly available.

No information on the progress of this promise is publicly available.

No information on the progress of this promise is publicly available. In November 2016, the progress report tabled in parliament by the then Ministry of Law and Order and Southern Development refers to a land extent of 16 acres in Attidiya area for this purpose. Currently, the National Police Academy which was established with effect from 01 December 2008, offers Master's and Bachelor's degrees with the assistance of National Universities. Sources: 1. https://www.dailynews.lk/2016/11/28/local/100415 2. https://www.police.lk/index.php/item/93-programme-summary

No information on the progress of this promise is publicly available.

No information on the progress of this promise is publicly available.

No information on the progress of this promise is publicly available.

No information on the progress of this promise is publicly available.

No information on the progress of this promise is publicly available.

No information on the progress of this promise is publicly available.

Budget Speech 2021: In order to support the programme to upgrade household economies centered around 200,000 Samurdhi families and thereby empower their villages, Rs.10,000 million will be allocated" [page 42] No information on the progress of this promise is publicly available.

Budget Speech 2021: "HE the President has already taken the initiative to establish a new University catering to Port and Aviation Technology Engineering subjects by 2023 in Deniyaya in the Matara District." [page 14]

No information on the progress of this promise is publicly available.

No information on the progress of this promise is publicly available. However, it is mentioned in the 2021 budget estimate as a special priority under the State Ministry of Skills Development, Vocational Education, Research and Innovation. [Budget Speech 2021, Page Number 577]

No information on the progress of this promise is publicly available.

No information on the progress of this promise is publicly available.

No information on the progress of this promise is publicly available.

No information on the progress of this promise is publicly available.

Budget 2021: "It is proposed to upgrade the Nursing schools to that of degree awarding institutions to expand the professional education of nursing and nursing services." [page 17] No information on the progress of this promise is publicly available.

No information on the progress of this promise is publicly available.

No information on the progress of this promise is publicly available.

No information on the progress of this promise is publicly available. However, through a decision made by the Cabinet of Ministers, a National Youth Development programme named 'Hope 4 Sri Lanka' was given approval which was presented as a proposal by the Minister of Youth and Sports. This programme functions through the National Youth Service Council and selects innovative entrepreneurs on district level through interviews and a five day entrepreneurial training is given to selected groups. Additionally, the Sri Lankan branch of YouLead, affiliated with USAID, has agreed to make available a 60% bond for the loans that new entrepreneurs obtain. (Cabinet decisions, 21 September 2021) Source: 1. https://www.dailynews.lk/2021/07/20/local/254400/%E2%80%9Chope-4-sri-lanka%E2%80%9D-programme-produce-50000-entrepreneurs-annually

No information on the progress of this promise is publicly available.

No information on the progress of this promise is publicly available. However, this promise has been mentioned in detail in the 2017 Annual Report of the National Human Resources Development Council in Sri Lanka which had been functioning under the Ministry of Youth Affairs, as a power 'to create and maintain a data bank on Human Resources Development and related field'. No other progress is yet to been in this regard, especially under the current President's term. Source: 1. Annual Report: (page 11) https://www.parliament.lk/uploads/documents/paperspresented/annual-report-national-human-resources-development-council-2017.pdf

No information on the progress of this promise is publicly available.

No information on the progress of this promise is publicly available.

No information on the progress of this promise is publicly available.

No information on the progress of this promise is publicly available.

No information on the progress of this promise is publicly available.

No information on the progress of this promise is publicly available.

No information on the progress of this promise is publicly available.

No information on the progress of this promise is publicly available. However, the State Pharmaceutical Corporation has already granted a 5% discount which can be obtained at Rajya Osu Salas, which is not limited to persons over 55, but additionally extends to persons under 5 years and pregnant women. This can be observed in the State Pharmaceutical Corporation website. Source: 1. https://www.spc.lk/

No information on the progress of this promise is publicly available.

No information on the progress of this promise is publicly available.

No information on the progress of this promise is publicly available.

No information on the progress of this promise is publicly available.

No information on the progress of this promise is publicly available.

No information on the progress of this promise is publicly available.

No information on the progress of this promise is publicly available.

No information on the progress of this promise is publicly available. However, the Shop and Office Employees (Regulation of Employment and Remuneration) (Amendment) Act, No. 1 of 2021, was amended to increase the employable age from fourteen years to sixteen years on January 18 2021. Source: 1. https://www.parliament.lk/uploads/acts/gbills/english/6201.pdf

Budget Speech 2021: "Although there is a pension scheme in place for public sector employees, certain employees of public enterprises and private sector benefits only from the Employees’ Provident Fund. Further, there is no pension scheme or a employees’ provident fund mechanism for a majority of those employed in production sectors and services such as agriculture, fisheries, small enterprises and those self-employed and employed in apparel, tourism, plantation sectors and are employed overseas earning foreign exchange deprived that bring foreign exchange revenue to the country depriving them of a fixed income in their old age. This is why I proposed a contributory pension scheme for them in 2012. Therefore, I propose to introduce a contributory pension scheme to be made available at the end of 65 years of age." [page 40] No information on the progress of this promise is publicly available.

No information on the progress of this promise is publicly available.

No information on the progress of this promise is publicly available.

No information on the progress of this promise is publicly available.

No information on the progress of this promise is publicly available.

No information on the progress of this promise is publicly available.

No information on the progress of this promise is publicly available.

No information on the progress of this promise is publicly available.

Budget Speech 2021: "Although there is a pension scheme in place for public sector employees, certain employees of public enterprises and private sector benefits only from the Employees’ Provident Fund. Further, there is no pension scheme or a employees’ provident fund mechanism for a majority of those employed in production sectors and services such as agriculture, fisheries, small enterprises and those self-employed and employed in apparel, tourism, plantation sectors and are employed overseas earning foreign exchange deprived that bring foreign exchange revenue to the country depriving them of a fixed income in their old age. This is why I proposed a contributory pension scheme for them in 2012. Therefore, I propose to introduce a contributory pension scheme to be made available at the end of 65 years of age." [page 40] No information on the progress of this promise is publicly available.

No information on the progress of this promise is publicly available.

No information on the progress of this promise is publicly available.

No information on the progress of this promise is publicly available.

No information on the progress of this promise is publicly available.

No information on the progress of this promise is publicly available.

No information on the progress of this promise is publicly available.

Budget Speech 2021: "Although funds amounting to more than Rs.50 billion have been annually allocated for the recipients of Samurdhi and pension entitlements of farmers and fishermen, however, a savings mechanism that provides an adequate income for to the requirements that arises in their old age or for special requirements has not been in place" [Page 9] No information on the progress of this promise is publicly available.

No information on the progress of this promise is publicly available.

No information on the progress of this promise is publicly available.

No information on the progress of this promise is publicly available.

No information on the progress of this promise is publicly available.

No information on the progress of this promise is publicly available.

Budget Speech 2021: " In order to promote the Colombo and Hambanthota ports as commodity trading hubs in international trading, and to encourage investments in bonded warehouses and warehouses related to offshore business I propose to exempt such investments from all taxes." [page 10] No information on the progress of this promise is publicly available.

No information on the progress of this promise is publicly available.

No information on the progress of this promise is publicly available.

No information on the progress of this promise is publicly available.

No information on the progress of this promise is publicly available.

No information on the progress of this promise is publicly available.

No information on the progress of this promise is publicly available.

No information on the progress of this promise is publicly available.

No information on the progress of this promise is publicly available.

No information on the progress of this promise is publicly available.

No information on the progress of this promise is publicly available.

No information on the progress of this promise is publicly available.

No information on the progress of this promise is publicly available.

No information on the progress of this promise is publicly available.

No information on the progress of this promise is publicly available.

No information on the progress of this promise is publicly available.

No information on the progress of this promise is publicly available

No information on the progress of this promise is publicly available.

Budget Speech 2021: "In order to promote the Colombo and Hambanthota ports as commodity trading hubs in international trading, and to encourage investments in bonded warehouses and warehouses related to offshore business I propose to exempt such investments from all taxes." [page 10] No information on the progress of this promise is publicly available.

No information on the progress of this promise is publicly available.

No information on the progress of this promise is publicly available.

No information on the progress of this promise is publicly available.

No adaquate information is publicly available to assess the progress of this promise. However, as of June 2021, the cumulative physical progress of the rehabilitation of 24 Tanks at Trincomalee Upper Tank Farm and reconstruction of associated facilities including two pipelines from the Tanker Berthing Jetty, is 0% and has 'largely deviated from target.' (Progress of Large and Mega Scale Development Projects, Second Quarter - Year 2021, Page 38)

No information on the progress of this promise is publicly available.

No information on the progress of this promise is publicly available.

No information on the progress of this promise is publicly available.

No information on the progress of this promise is publicly available. However, a National Disaster Database has been listed as special priority under the State Ministry of National Security, Home Affairs and Disaster Management. The Disaster Information Management System is a sustainable arrangement within an institution for the systematic collection, documentation and analysis of data about losses caused by natural and man made disasters. Currently Sri Lanka maintains a profile in Desinventar which is a Disaster Information Management System in collaboration with the UNDP which was introduced in January 05 2011; which is a database on the past disaster incidents from 1974 to date. Source: http://www.desinventar.lk/

Budget Speech 2021: "It is needed to reduce the effects to environment through single use polythene and plastics. Recycling of plastics needs to be made compulsory to promote the usage of glass, eco friendly, health appropriate and degradable material. I propose to ban the usage of single use polythene and plastics with effect from 01 January 2021 to ensure the management of polythene and plastic waste in an environmentally sensitive manner." [page 39] "Pollution in the river basins of the country is mainly caused by irregular human activities, urbanization and industrialization. Irregular disposal of polythene, plastic and fecal matter in to rivers and the contamination of rivers due to soil erosion and use of pesticides have become an environmental challenge. Therefore, I propose to allocate an additional amount of Rs. 200 million for identified priority programmes such as the prevention of irregular disposal of sewage and regulation of sand mining according to an established mechanism in line with the prescribed conservation requirements." [page 39] No information on the progress of this promise is publicly available.

Budget Speech 2021: "It is proposed to increase the forest coverage, by using the lands available on both sides of the roads, schools, government and private offices and urban environments coupled with the accelerated program of expanding the forest cover by 15,000 acres. It is proposed to strengthen the surveillance by the Sri Lanka Air Force to prevent illegal deforestation. The identified deforested lands will be reforested with the assistance of the Sri Lanka Air Force. Rs. 3,500 million is proposed to be allocate for the accelerated forestation programme during 2021-2023." [page 40] No information on the progress of this promise is publicly available. However, according to a decision taken by the Ministers of Cabinet, a procedure was introduced for using non-forest lands from the remaining forests under the Forest Conservation General for productive economic activities except for the conserved and protected forests." (Cabinet Decisions, 26 October 2020) A circular MWFC/1/2020 was issued on November 04th, 2020 providing the District Secretaries and Divisional Secretaries the provision to use these lands for economic and other productive purposes without causing any harm to wildlife and the forests. Forest areas that are not declared under any enactment (Forest Conservation Ordinance, Fauna and Flora Protection Ordinance or the National Heritage Wilderness Areas Act), but are nevertheless forest areas that come under the purview of the Forest Conservation Department, are considered as “Other State Forests”. Source: https://msdw.gov.lk/files/resources/management-of-other-state-forests.pdf