AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoEnergy Access & Power Resilience: A new solar-plus-battery project (RESPITE) is set to help Sierra Leone raise grid access from 16% to 36%, aiming to cut long outages and seasonal power shortfalls that currently push heavy reliance on imported fuel. Public Finance for Climate & Accountability: The Ministry of Finance has started consultations to review Sierra Leone’s Public Financial Management Act, 2016, with climate finance and stronger oversight on the agenda ahead of a stakeholder meeting on Aug. 14. Youth, Jobs & Food Systems: While Liberia leads a KOICA-backed US$1m “green jobs” rice-and-cassava programme, the same regional model is also being implemented in Sierra Leone—targeting youth employment and stronger agrifood value chains. Waste & Pollution Solutions: Young innovators in Bo are tackling electronic waste and plastic pollution by turning discarded materials into solar lamps and recycled plastic products. Wildlife & Conservation Lessons: A spotlight on chimpanzee conservation in Sierra Leone highlights how protecting wildlife works best when it also supports local livelihoods. Governance & Inclusion: President Bio urges Parliament to approve constitutional amendments, including a proposed 30% women’s quota in political nominations and proportional representation.
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