AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoYouth & Jobs: Youth Affairs Minister Ibrahim Sannoh says Sierra Leone is staying committed to creating 500,000 sustainable jobs, with expanded programmes targeting 70,000+ young people through cash transfers, skills training and employment, including in agriculture, climate change, tech and entrepreneurship. Women’s Rights: Gender Minister Dr Isata Mahoi outlines legal reforms aimed at protecting women and girls, including stronger women’s land rights and moves to eliminate child marriage. Education & Community Resilience: Rotaract Club of Freetown-Sunset is fundraising about Le245,000 to complete Lirem Secondary School in Lumley, with pledges including construction materials like cement. Digital Economy & Energy: At UNGA, Sierra Leone brought energy, telecoms and trade officials together to link electricity supply and data infrastructure for digital growth, including the Sierratel–Africell network model. Health & Regulation: Pharmacy authorities flag the challenge of informal medicine sellers as Sierra Leone pushes a more professional, digitally enabled pharmacy sector. Agriculture & Climate Finance: Ten African countries, including Sierra Leone, announce increased pledges to IFAD to support rural transformation and help farmers adapt to climate shocks. Maternal Care: Cottage Hospital (Princess Christian Maternity Hospital) receives an upgraded 10-bed ward to improve postnatal and newborn care. Local Development Delivery: District Development Coordination shows 73.28% progress on action points, while issues like wetland encroachment, drug challenges and abandoned projects remain.
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