AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoCare in climate planning: Sierra Leone’s climate adaptation push gets a boost from a new UN-linked focus: care services should be built into National Adaptation Plans and NDCs, not treated as an afterthought—especially as El Niño risks intensify drought, flooding, and disease. Child protection & water: The Gender Ministry and partners are gearing up for the 2026 Day of the African Child with a theme on universal access to water, sanitation and hygiene, including regional children’s conferences and child-led advocacy. Agriculture transformation: UNDP and IITA have opened talks on an agricultural transformation framework for Sierra Leone, aiming to strengthen food systems and create jobs for women and young people. Inclusion at home: UNDP has reopened the Vocational Centre for the Blind in the South Eastern Region, now training 100+ students in practical skills. Waste to value: In Kenema, a UNDP-backed green compost project is producing 50+ tons weekly, turning organic waste into affordable soil inputs. Health watch: Sierra Leone’s MoH and NPHA say hantavirus risk is low, with surveillance strengthened and no confirmed cases reported. Border biosecurity: Plans are moving ahead for animal quarantine centres in Kambia and Falaba after stakeholder meetings. Education security: Police have deployed nationwide security for the NPSE to keep exams peaceful.
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