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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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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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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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Sierra Leone Police Strategic Development Plan (2025–2029)

Sierra Leone Police Strategic Development Plan (2025–2029)

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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

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Sierra Leone SDG Investor Map

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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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