Goal 16: Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

Promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, provide access to justice for all and build effective, accountable and inclusive institutions at all levels

The restoration of peace and the right ot life since the ending of the thirty-year civil conflict in 2009 remains a notable success of the country, along with the more recent implementation of the Right to Information Act and the development of the Peace Building Priority Plan. However, despite efforts by successive governments via infrastructure development and reconstruction programmes, challenges to durable peace still remain: weak governance and institutional mechanisms, weakness in the rule of law, corruption and a lack of democratic freedom continue to impede Sri Lanka's growth potential, reflected in policy unpredictability, ineffective public service delivery and administrative red-tape.

16.1 Significantly reduce all forms of violence and related death rates everywhere

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16.2 End abuse, exploitation, trafficking and all forms of violence against and torture of children


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16.3 Promote the rule of law at the national and international levels and ensure equal access to justice for all
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16.4 By 2030, significantly reduce illicit financial and arms flows, strengthen the recovery and return of stolen assets and combat all forms of organized crime
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16.5 Substantially reduce corruption and bribery in all their forms
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16.6 Develop effective, accountable and transparent institutions at all levels

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16.7 Ensure responsive, inclusive, participatory and representative decision-making at all levels
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16.8 Broaden and strengthen the participation of developing countries in the institutions of global governance
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16.9 By 2030, provide legal identity for all, including birth registration

16.10 Ensure public access to information and protect fundamental freedoms, in accordance with national legislation and international agreements
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16.a Strengthen relevant national institutions, including through international cooperation, for building capacity at all levels, in particular in developing countries, to prevent violence and combat terrorism and crime
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16.b Promote and enforce non-discriminatory laws and policies for sustainable development
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