FREETOWN, Sierra Leone- On October 26, 2023, the United States Government, through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), has launched a new partnership with the Government of Sierra Leone to support citizen participation and public access to information in Sierra Leone.
The Building Accountability Systems through Empowered Communities (BASE) activity will be implemented by the Institute for Governance Reforms and consortium partners and will cover the districts of Western Rural, Moyamba, Karene, Falaba, Tonkolili, and Kono.
This $3.38 million, three-year activity will empower local actors to ensure Sierra Leone’s democracy grows even stronger and more resilient through effective and informed civic organizations and citizens participation in local government and political processes. It will bolster the capacity of local governance institutions to provide critical services and be more transparent in their processes.
United States Ambassador to Sierra Leone Mr. Bryan David Hunt reiterated his country's commitment in Sierra Leone in collaboration with the Government of Sierra in saying “The U.S. Government will continue to support the citizens of Sierra Leone in their efforts to foster democracy and good governance through citizens participation. The People of the United States are committed to stand with you, and we will work with you as closely as possible to help build the kind of country you want to live in.”
This activity highlights the commitment of the United States Government to stand with the Government and people of Sierra Leone to advance the development agenda of the country.