In 2015, Sri Lanka pledged commitment to the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) along with 192 other Member States of the United Nations. The aim of Sustainable Development Goal 1 (SDG-1) is to eradicate extreme poverty and to reduce all forms and dimensions of poverty, at least by half, by the year 2030. Sri Lanka’s potential for the successful implementation and achievement of the SDGs is reflected in its recent performances, especially with regard to health, education and poverty. In addition, Sri Lanka is ranked under the category of countries with high human development, recording a Human Development Index (HDI) of 0.766 (Rank 73) in 2015.This signifies the country’s strong basis in terms of social development. Another significant factor that provides a solid foundation for Sri Lanka’s sustainable development is the conclusion of three decades-long conflict in 2009, leading to a period of peace and prosperity.