The Ministry of Planning and Economic Development, through its Directorate of Public Investment Management, has organized a consultation at the Foreign Services Academy to review the National Public Investment Management (PIM) policy.

Alpha Bangura, Director of Public Investment Management, emphasized that the review’s purpose is to further strengthen the coordination of development projects across Sierra Leone. He noted that multiple consultations have been conducted with key stakeholders, including the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and local communities.

This review addresses critical priorities such as integrating climate-resilient actions into public investment projects, promoting gender mainstreaming in investment programs, and reinforcing the alignment of public investments with the National Development Plan. Bangura further highlighted that the review has incorporated guidance and recommendations from the IMF, the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change, the Ministry of Gender, and the Enviro
nment Protection Agency (EPA).

Deputy Development Secretary Usman Conteh stated that the review aligns with the government’s agenda to allocate 30% of decision-making positions to women. He underscored that this process will empower women to participate in decision-making and project coordination at all levels. Conteh also noted that the review would enhance fiscal discipline, improve macroeconomic management, and ensure the efficient use of scarce resources for the benefit of all Sierra Leoneans.

The Public Investment Management Office, established in 2013, facilitates government-sponsored projects such as energy, road construction, and water supply initiatives, ensuring that they are aligned with the country’s National Development Plan.

Source: Sierra Leone News Agency