Abstract:
1. Introduction
The Samurdhi program is at the forefront of Sri Lanka's efforts to eradicate
poverty by 2030, endeavoring to transform aspirations into reality. Under
the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 2030 agenda,
this research delves deeply into the program's impact on poverty
alleviation, addressing a significant gap in the literature by employing a
mixed approach.
2. Research Methodology
Through seven semi-structured interviews with Samurdhi managerial-level
officers and a descriptive analysis of secondary data, the researcher
employed a mixed-methods approach to elucidate the Samurdhi program's
long-term and short-term impacts on poverty reduction and the feasibility
of achieving the SDG 2030 agenda. Under the mixed method, thematic and
trend analyses facilitate the examination of research objectives.
3. Findings and Discussion
Governance, resource allocation, and social dynamics lead to less feasibility
of achieving the ending poverty goal of SDGs by 2030, emphasizing the
need for effective interventions. Respondents are calling for improved
monitoring systems and more robust policy frameworks, suggesting that
the long-term outcomes are encouraging because they impact poverty
alleviation. Conversely, short-term results indicate an indirect impact on
poverty, and the focus should be on operational constraints and political
factors to improve effectiveness.
4. Conclusion and Implications
According to the research, microfinance, skill development, livelihood
development, and robust monitoring mechanisms are all crucial for the
Samurdhi program's effectiveness. It draws attention to the necessity of
legislative actions to combat political meddling, improve transparency, and
distribute resources fairly. To accomplish lasting poverty reduction and
connect with the SDGs 2030 goal, expanding women-focused microfinance
is crucial, as creating digital tracking platforms, and promoting cooperation
between NGOs and the government
