The Director General of the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC), Ranga Dissanayake, says CIABOC has held bilateral discussions with South Korea’s Anti-Corruption and Civil Rights Commission (ACRC) to draft a formal Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).CIABOC Director General Ranga Dissanayake said since early 2025, the national agenda has focused on translating legal reforms into practical outcomes. He was speaking at the International Anti-Corruption Forum in Seoul, South Korea. He said Sri Lanka is now transitioning from policy reform to the full-scale implementation of its anti-corruption framework. According to Dissanayake, a central component of this shift involves strengthening international ties.

“One of the most important outcomes of this partnership is the Anti-Corruption Initiative Assessment (AIA), a tool adapted from South Korea’s integrity system to fit Sri Lanka’s legal and administrative framework, developed in collaboration with the United Nations Development Program UNDP). On the domestic front, several institutional changes have been introduced to expedite legal proceedings and increase transparency. Sri Lanka has established three dedicated High Courts to hear corruption-related cases without delay.

Additionally, CIABOC is undergoing a restructuring process aimed at decentralizing services and enhancing staff capacity,” Dissanayake said. Accordingly, a significant technological update this year includes the introduction of an electronic asset declaration system designed to improve oversight and accountability within the public sector.

These reforms coincide with a reported improvement in Sri Lanka’s global standing. According to Transparency International’s 2025 Corruption Perceptions Index, Sri Lanka rose from rank 121 in 2024 to 107 in 2025, marking a 14-position increase. Dissanayake added that the National Anti-Corruption Action Plan 2025–2029 will serve as the primary roadmap for the continued enforcement of these measures. While acknowledging that corruption remains a global challenge, he highlighted that progress is being pursued through consistent, implementation-focused cooperation.