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Sierra Leone local governance and development oversight

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In Sierra Leone, the government and parliament are focusing on improving local governance, oversight, and community coordination. Initially, the Parliamentary Committee on Planning and Economic Development called for stricter accountability regarding development funds, NGO projects, and national programs. Lawmakers suggested using field inspections and GPS-based verification to monitor NGO activities. Following these calls, the government moved toward strengthening decentralization, with Resident Ministers inaugurated as Chairmen of Regional Coordination Committees. Concurrently, the Ministry of Planning and Economic Development (MoPED) is working on a Community-Based Organisations (CBOs) Policy, targeted for completion by December 2026. Building on these efforts, Vice President Dr. Mohamed Juldeh Jalloh led regional consultations to address grassroots challenges and improve service delivery. During these sessions, the Road Maintenance Fund Administration (RMFA) was recognized for its work on feeder roads. Recent developments show significant progress in administrative restructuring and NGO oversight. Following a Cabinet-approved decentralization programme, Sierra Leone has expanded its administrative map from 16 to 18 districts, including the creation of Bandajuma and Kpanguima. The reform also established eight new city and rural councils, such as the Freetown City Council and the Lungi City Council, to bring administration closer to communities and improve revenue mobilization. Simultaneously, MoPED’s Directorate of NGO Affairs has intervened in local disputes to ensure community access to resources. In Calaba Town, the Ministry resolved a dispute over a water well constructed by the World Changing Center Charity Organization, handing control to residents. Furthermore, MoPED continues its monthly Open Information Sessions, where organizations like Sightsavers and Welthungerhilfe present programs to ensure transparency and alignment with national priorities. Expanding on these restructuring efforts, Minister of Local Government and Community Affairs, Ambassador Tamba Lamina, announced plans to propose new localities and councils in areas such as Waterloo, Lungi, and York.

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