Prime Group to elevate nationwide local govt. capacity

MoU was signed in the presence of Prime Group Chairman Premalal Brahmanage, Co-Chairperson Sandamini Perera, CEO Ruminda Randeniya, Consultant Dr. Krishantha Pathiraja, FSLGA CEO Hemanthi Goonasekera along with Prime Group and FSLGA key officials  

• Seals public-private synergy with Local Government Authorities Federation

Prime Group entered into a landmark memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Federation of Sri Lankan Local Government Authorities (FSLGA) recently, to launch a comprehensive capacity-building initiative for local government officers across the island. 

It aims to empower and build capacity among the local government officials by providing training and knowledge-sharing programmes, strengthening service delivery, transparency and innovation in local authorities, carried out under the consultation of Dr. Krishantha Pathiraja.

This collaborative effort is a flagship project under Prime Group’s corporate social responsibility platform ‘Prime Rajya Sewa Abhiman’, underscoring the group’s ongoing commitment to meaningful community development and responsible corporate citizenship. 

The MoU signing marks a historic milestone, with FSLGA Chief Executive Hemanthi Goonasekera recognising it as the first major public-private partnership of its kind between a national local government body and a leading private sector real estate brand. 

Prime Group Chairman Brahmanage Premalal stated, “At Prime Group, we believe nation-building starts with empowered public servants. This MoU is more than a partnership; it’s a commitment to strengthening the backbone of local governance. By investing in capacity building and knowledge sharing, we’re enabling local government officers to deliver with greater efficiency, accountability and foresight.”

To date, under the Rajya Sewa Abhiman initiative, training programmes have been successfully conducted in Gampaha and Negombo, equipping over 150 public servants with essential soft skills, communication techniques and positive behavioural approaches aimed at enhancing their overall effectiveness.

Goonasekera noted, “The responsibilities of local authorities are vast, spanning the entire lifecycle of a human, from womb to tomb. Therefore, continuously strengthening the capacities of officers and members across all 341 local authorities is essential. This is a challenge that the government cannot face alone. In this context, it is truly commendable that the private sector recognises its social responsibility to support and strengthen local governance.”