
Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka’s rich history with the International Labour Organization (ILO) stretches over 75 years. The island-nation became a member of the ILO soon after its independence, in 1948, with the country office established in 1984.
As the only united nations entity dedicated to the world of work, the ILO is built on the foundation of tripartism and social dialogue. ILO efforts in the country are closely aligned with national priorities, and the UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework, and are rooted in advancing social justice and decent work for all Sri Lankan people.
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Labour statistics

National figures on labour market for the last available year from the ILOSTAT database

Development cooperation Dashboard

The Dashboard offers customizable views of ILO development cooperation projects in Sri Lanka
Projects and programmes
Social Dialogue for Peace and Crisis Prevention in Sri Lanka
Supporting migrant returnees and communities in vulnerable situations to uplift their livelihoods, enhance their skills and promote safe...
Publications
Report
Emergency evacuation response plan for Sri Lankan migrants
Assessment of the realization of the fundamental right to a safe and healthy working environment in the coconut sector in Sri Lanka


Tripartite partners

Contact
ILO Country Office for Sri Lanka and the Maldives
202 - 204, Bauddhaloka Mawatha,
Colombo 7,
Sri Lanka
- Email: colombo@ilo.org
- Phone: +94 11 259 2525
- Fax: +94 11 250 0865