Since 2003

A shared platform for Sri Lanka's political stakeholders to build common ground.

OneText Initiative convenes national, provincial, and district leaders to co-create policy options that honour diversity, uphold human rights, and advance democratic governance.

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Our Impact

Delivering measurable results through trusted facilitation

National to grassroots reach

Dialogues connect cabinet members, provincial voices, and district leaders to surface shared priorities.

Evidence-led consensus

Scenario planning, research briefs, and legal analysis ground every negotiation in shared facts.

Trusted confidential space

Chatham House principles safeguard candid dialogue while reinforcing respect, equity, and inclusion.

Facilitating inclusive political dialogue since 2003

Born in the aftermath of Sri Lanka’s peace talks, OneText Initiative is an independent, multi-party platform that enables political leaders to co-own solutions to the country’s most pressing challenges. Our mission is to provide a trusted and resourceful space for finding middle ground across competing interests through sustained, structured dialogue.

We convene parties across the aisle, minority communities, and civil society to foster empathy, build consensus, and advance evidence-based policy pathways that honour the nation’s diversity.

Vision

Achieving a just, equitable, democratically pluralist, and socio-economically stable Sri Lanka.

Our Shared Values

Respect for the dignity, liberty, and equality of all peoples.
Embracing Sri Lanka’s ethnic, religious, cultural, and ideological diversity.
Upholding people-centered sovereignty and equal partnerships in dialogue.
Practising co-ownership, transparency, and collective responsibility.

“We create the political space for Sri Lankan leaders to deliberate with trust, courage, and respect — even when their constituencies disagree.”

OneText Initiative Facilitation Team

Our process balances dialogue, evidence, and capacity

By blending facilitation expertise, research insights, and scenario planning, we help stakeholders surface shared priorities and translate them into actionable roadmaps.

Structured Dialogue

Confidential forums grounded in Chatham House principles encourage frank discussion, empathy, and the co-creation of consensus-driven "one-text" policy options.

Scenario Foresight

Regular scenario building sessions enable leaders to test assumptions, anticipate emerging socio-political shifts, and develop responsive strategies.

Capacity & Research

Expert facilitation, technical inputs, and empirical research equip stakeholders with the evidence base needed to negotiate durable solutions.

Advisory and research services tailored to national priorities

We partner with political parties, international agencies, and public institutions to advance inclusive governance, legal reform, and development agendas.

What we deliver

Policy drafting and legislative reviews that reflect pluralistic perspectives.
Baseline surveys and statistical analyses across political and administrative divisions.
Briefing papers, parliamentary questions, and strategic communications for members.
Tailored research on democratic governance, rule of law, and human rights.

Collaboration pathways

Joint programmes with likeminded organisations.
Voluntary consultant partnerships and expert networks.
Internships and postgraduate research opportunities.

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Events and publications spotlight

Explore how OTI convenes dialogue spaces and shares actionable research to inform policy debates across Sri Lanka.

Report

Political Clientelism in Sri Lanka: A Snapshot

One Text Initiative · September 2024

<div>This publication offers a comprehensive exploration of how patronage and clientelism have shaped Sri Lanka’s politi...

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Trend Watch January – April 2024

One Text Initiative · May 2024

<div>Key observations: “Urban voters, particularly the younger demographics, show a stronger preference for technocratic...

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Let's build Sri Lanka's shared future together

Whether you represent government, opposition, civil society, or international partners, we are ready to collaborate on inclusive policy pathways grounded in research, empathy, and accountability.

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