Welcome to SLILG

Mandated premier institution for Capacity Building of Provincial Councils and Local Authorities

The Sri Lanka Institute of Local Governance (SLILG) was established under Parliamentary Act No. 31 of 1999 with the objective to enhance the institutional and management capabilities of Provincial Councils and Local Government agencies for the efficient and effective provisions of services to the people. It is mandated to conduct capacity building and supports the aims of the devolutionary process with promoting Good Governance through research, training, consultancies, dissemination of information leading to innovative and effective local governance.

The current Director is Mr. Nimal K. Bandara, who is the Chief Executive of the Institute. The SLILG is governed by the Governing Council which is currently chaired by Mr. Cashian Herath, Secretary to the Ministry of Provincial Councils and Local Government. For more information on the SLILG, divisions, organizational structure and Council Members, please click here.


The Online Good Governance Resource Center

The Online Resource Center at the SLILG is a one-stop institution for Local Authorities to access resources on Good Governance, international and national best practices and information provided by the Government of Sri Lanka.