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UNDP’s Growth Accelerator Programme supports a baby food entrepreneur in Bo District

Lucian is developing her business and creating job possibilities for other women and youth in her neighborhood thanks to the UNDP Growth Accelerator Programme grants.

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Press Release
International Partners handover equipment to strengthen PPRC's capacity for the 2023 election cycle

With the financial support of international partners, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) delivered ICT and office equipment to enhance Sierra Leone’s Political Parties Regulation Commission (PPRC) operational capacities for the upcoming 2023 multi-tier elections.

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Success Story
Women’s voice matters: Supporting Inclusive Election in Sierra Leone

Women represent 51% of the population in Sierra Leone, however, they remain under-represented. The country records lower representation of women in elected positions contributing to 12.3% in Parliament; 15% in local councils; and 6.6 percent among paramount chiefs.

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Village Savings and Loans Associations (VSLA)

Emmah. Y. Sumah, a VSLA member from Conakridee

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Publication
Capturing the Socioeconomic and Cultural Drivers of Sexual and Gender-based Violence in Sierra Leone

This report aims to identify the root causes and consequences of sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) in Sierra Leone, and provide evidence that will form the basis for targeted policy recommendations to respond to and prevent this phenomenon.

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What we do

UNDP has had a presence in Sierra Leone since 1965, working in partnership with the Government of Sierra Leone, civil society and local communities, contributing to Sustainable Growth, Inclusive and Democratic Governance, Climate Change and the Environment.

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Quarterly Newsletter: January - March 2022

We are pleased to share the first issue of UNDP Sierra Leone´s quarterly newsletter. It provides a snapshot of UNDP’s initiatives to support the Government and people of Sierra Leone.

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iVerify partners take stock of the fact-checking platform

The iVerify consortium partners concluded a 2-day workshop on Friday 15 September with a strong call to ensure the sustainability of the fact-checking platform.

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Publications
Promoting Productive Transformation through Special Economic Zones (SEZs) in Sierra Leone 2023 Report

The Promoting Productive Transformation through Special Economic Zones (SEZs) in Sierra Leone 2023 publication, shines a spotlight on the SEZs as a unique oppor...

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Stories
New UNDP Resident Representative to Sierra Leone presents his credentials to Government

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Fredrick Ampiah, Resident Representative of UNDP Sierra Leone
Press Releases
UNDP appoints Fredrick Ampiah as Resident Representative in Sierra Leone

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Haja Dalanda Massally, in her new Shea & More Naturals showroom
Stories
Cultivating green jobs: Haja's organic skincare journey in Sierra Leone

What started as a personal quest by Haja Dalanda Massally to manage her blemishes is a now a thriving skincare business impacting many lives

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Sierra Leone at a Glance

7,541,641

Population

(in Millions)

$510

GNI Per Capita

(World Bank: 2020)

0.884

Gender Dev. Index

(HDR: 2020)

0.452

Human Dev. Index

(HDR: 2020)

$4.06

GDP (in Billions)

(World Bank:2020)

60%

youth

unemployed

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