AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoWASH & Water Security: Minister Hannah Isatta Sao-Kpato Macarthy inspected WASHAERP water works in Freetown, including Babadorie Raw Water Storage and the Allen Town Water Treatment Plant, ahead of President Bio’s planned launch—aimed at improving safe, reliable drinking water for long-underserved communities. Climate-Resilient Land Use: Sierra Leone Urban Research Centre (SLURC) is working with communities in Thompson Bay and Pamoronko to tackle flooding risks through more inclusive, community-driven land-use planning and better enforcement. Energy Access: Sungrow commissioned a solar-plus-storage project tied to a 35 MWh battery system, part of the World Bank-backed RESPITE push to raise electricity access and cut long grid outages. Public Health Preparedness: Government launched Sierra Leone’s first Advanced Field Epidemiology Training Programme to strengthen disease surveillance and outbreak response capacity. Tobacco Control: Sierra Leone reaffirmed commitment to protect tobacco control policies from industry interference, focusing on WHO FCTC Article 5.3. Youth & Livelihoods: Makeni youths protested non-disbursement of World Bank-funded PSSNYE empowerment funds, saying most beneficiaries have not received promised payments. Digital Safety: NatCA urged public vigilance as it monitors cybersecurity incidents and coordinates a national response.
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