Sierra Leone

The Project aimed at providing support to the implementation of MTEF reform process across all MDA’s through their various Budget Committees.

Addressing guests in the conference room of the Ministry at George Street, Freetown, Minister of Finance and Economic Planning, David Carew emphasized the need to support the promotion of Transparency, accountability and participation in the medium term Expenditure (MTEF) Budget process, noting that it is directly in line with Government’s objective as pronounced by His Excellency Ernest Bai Koroma’s Zero tolerance in fighting corruption.

The Minister Express hope that the implementation of the project will not only promote transparency, accountability and participation in the entire budget process and the public financial management reform; but will also facilitate reduction in corruption and enhance good governance.

In his remarks, Financial Secretary, Mr. Sheik Sambadeen Sesay, disclosed that the total project funding for this year is Le 438.6 Million of which UNDP provided Le 393.0 Million and the Government of Sierra Leone provided Le 45.6 Million.

He added that UNDP’s goal for supporting governance initiative is to develop capacities that are needed to realize development that gives priority to the poor, advances women, sustain the environment and creates needed opportunities for employment and other livelihoods.