# Sierra Leone national development and modernization planning > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/sierra-leone-national-development-and-modernization-planning > Updated: 2026-10-05T15:06:00.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2. Sierra Leonean government agencies have outlined strategic priorities and budget goals for 2027, focusing on national development and modernization. The Sierra Leone Ports and Harbours Authority (SLPHA) has pledged to align its five-year strategic plan with the government’s ‘Big Five Game Changers’ agenda. Key objectives include upgrading port infrastructure, enhancing workforce capacity, and supporting the ‘Feed Salone’ initiative by facilitating the movement of food commodities through the Port of Freetown. The authority also reported progress in job creation and meeting the government’s 30% quota for women’s employment. Concurrently, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation has introduced a vision for diplomatic modernization and economic diplomacy. Minister Mohamed Rahman Swaray’s reform agenda focuses on translating international relations into trade, investment, and technology opportunities. The ministry also identified the need to rehabilitate government-owned chancelleries and address operational funding delays affecting the country’s 28 diplomatic missions. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-05: Sierra Leone outlines economic diplomacy and modernization priorities Sierra Leone’s Foreign Affairs Ministry is prioritizing economic diplomacy and modernization to drive trade and investment, while addressing funding delays and the need for infrastructure rehabilitation. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sierra-leone-outlines-economic-diplomacy-and-modernization-priorities ### 2026-10-04: Sierra Leone Ports and Harbours Authority pledges support for national development agenda The Sierra Leone Ports and Harbours Authority has pledged to support the government’s development agenda through infrastructure improvements, youth employment, and food security initiatives. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sierra-leone-ports-and-harbours-authority-pledges-support-for-national-development-agenda --- Cite as: Sierra Leone national development and modernization planning. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/sierra-leone-national-development-and-modernization-planning