Cornerstone’s analysis fed into the production of several budget briefs. The briefs analyse Sri Lanka’s severe economic crisis, highlighting its impact on social sector spending. The analyses reveal alarmingly low tax-to-GDP ratios, poor budget transparency and credibility, and frequent government restructuring hinder service delivery.
It emphasizes the need for increased domestic revenue mobilization, improved budget execution and transparency, and sustained investment in social protection to mitigate the crisis’s effects on vulnerable children and families. The budget briefs use data visualizations to illustrate key trends and supports its recommendations with statistical evidence. Ultimately, the briefs urge the Sri Lankan government to implement reforms to ensure the effective and equitable allocation of resources to services benefiting children.