Sierra Leone’s determination to stem maternal and child mortality
Sierra Leone has one of the highest rates of maternal mortality in the world, with 717 mothers dying annually for every 100 000 live births as of 2019 (DHS, 2019). One…
Celebrating Sierra Leone Independence Day
Sierra Leone celebrates Independence Day every year on 27 April. The Republic of Sierra Leone is a country on the southwest coast of West Africa. It shares its southeastern border…
Sierra Leone to strengthen social safety nets for resilient recovery
The World Bank have approved an International Development Association grant to support improved access to social safety nets and income generating opportunities for over 176,000 beneficiaries, including women, young people…
EARLY SIGNS OF ECONOMIC RECOVERY IN SIERRA LEONE
IMF approves disbursement of US$ 44.2 million (SDR 31.11 million) to Sierra Leone to support the government’s policy and reform efforts aimed at reinforcing the country’s recovery from the pandemic,…
BETTER ACCESS TO ELECTRICITY IN SIERRA LEONE
The World Bank has approved a $50 million grant from the International Development Association to improve access to electricity in Sierra Leone and enhance institutional capacity and commercial management of…
TRANSFORMING FREETOWN, SIERRA LEONE
An interview first published by the UN Environment Programme Freetown Mayor, Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr, is a vocal supporter of the Global Green New Deal, which was launched at the C40 World Mayors Summit…
SIERRA LEONE – SUPPORT FOR SME INVESTMENTS AND ECONOMIC DIVERSIFICATION
The World Bank Board of Executive Directors have approved a $40 million grant from the International Development Association (IDA) to support investment and growth of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs)…