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Sierra Leone Annual Report 2025

With a record US$19.2 million delivered, 123% of target the organisation reaffirmed its position as one of Sierra Leone's most trusted development partners. This achievement was not measured in figures alone, but in results that reached communities, unlocked opportunity, and moved the country closer to its development ambitions. To the partnerships driving lasting change. Read on to see how ambition became impact across Sierra Leone in 2025

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Latest News

Press Release

Boost for free quality education in Sierra Leone

First of three regional handovers begins in Freetown as a nationwide initiative delivers 14,770 sets of classroom furniture to schools and higher education institutions across 13 districts.

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Publication

Operational Guideline for the Inter-Party Dialogue Committee of Sierra Leone

Operational Guideline for the Inter-Party Dialogue Committee of Sierra Leone

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News Story

Sierra Leone and India launches Inclusive Development Project for Persons with Disabilities

Sierra Leone and India launches Inclusive Development Project for Persons with Disabilities

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Publication

Sierra Leone Police Strategic Development Plan (2025–2029)

Sierra Leone Police Strategic Development Plan (2025–2029)

What we do

Since 1965, UNDP has been actively engaged in Sierra Leone, collaborating closely with the Government, civil society, and local communities. Our efforts have centered on promoting Sustainable Growth, Inclusive and Democratic Governance, Climate Change, and Environmental initiatives.

Latest Publications

Publication

Sierra Leone SDG Investor Map

Advocacy Toolkit for Women-Focused CSO Groups in Sierra Leone.

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News

Universal Access to Information: A Cornerstone of Democracy and Development in Sierra Leone

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News

From Force to Service: how UNDP is supporting Police transition in Sierra Leone

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News

Sierra Leone Ushers in New Era Justice and Equality with Criminal Procedure Act 2024

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News

Human Security Approach Strengthens Community Resilience in Sierra Leone’s Kono District

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News

UNDP breaks ground for the construction of the first-ever canopy walkway in Sierra Leone

Sierra Leone at a Glance

Sierra Leone

8,977,972

Population

(in Millions)

Sierra Leone

$2,250

GNI Per Capita

(World Bank: 2022)

Sierra Leone

0.884

Gender Dev. Index

(HDR: 2020)

Sierra Leone

0.458

Human Dev. Index

(HDR: 2023)

Sierra Leone

$4.06

GDP (in Billions)

(World Bank:2020)

Sierra Leone

60%

youth

unemployed

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