On October 26, 2023, the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), 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.
This activity highlights our commitment to stand with the Government and people of Sierra Leone to advance the development agenda of the country.