#InfographicOfTheWeek: On average across 39 countries, considering only the 60% of respondents whose households are connected to the grid, about three-fourths say they enjoy a reliable supply of electricity “all the time” or “most of the time.” One in four say their connection

Following the chaos at the SLBA election this past weekend, there has been growing concerns about the declining capacity of the lawyer’s assoication to be an effective pressure group to hold Sierra Leone's justice system to account. See report: igr-sl.org/media-and-comm…

Whilst media freedom is improved in Sierra Leone in the last 10yrs, police (18.8%) and judiciary (36%) now record the worst approval from citizens. See latest report on civic space: igr-sl.org/media-and-comm…

Building integrity and #accountability in a society starts with the school system. This video shares highlight of #IGR’s work with the #EU in promoting good financial management ethics and practice in 200 primary schools. #buildingaccountability #EducationMatters

34-year old Linda Rusagara has been appointed as Rwanda's State Minister for Resource Mobilisation and Public Investment.

A survey of 1,000 respondents in Sierra Leone’s five regional headquarter towns show that politics became more toxic for a majority (53%) of respondents a year after the 2023 elections. Furthermore, 60% said that it has increased their stress levels. surl.li/uqbsd

#IGR celebrates with Afrobarometer as it turns 25! #AB remains the pre-eminent source of data informing African policy makers about how their citizens think and helping them craft responsive policies. Congrats AB and thank you! #VoicesAfrica #AfrobarometerAt25

Tripartite News Continues: BBC’s Focus on Africa takes a deep dive into the implications of Sierra Leone’s political tensions on the health and wellbeing of ordinary Sierra Leoneans. bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0j…

Afrobarometer 2022 data; support for democracy in SL is among highest on the continent: 84% say they prefer democracy to any other form of government. However, satisfaction with democracy has declined: 56% say they are fairly or very satisfied with how democracy is working.

A new study, “the Cost of Violent Protests and Political Instability in SL (2020 to 2023),” SL’s economy was closed for 42 days due to political unrest; the country dropped 21 places on the Peace index, and #GDP growth slowed by 7% ($417m). shorturl.at/a0BCM

During the past two years, Sierra Leone’s economy was closed for 42 days due to political unrest; 83 citizens died in seven violent protests. For every day the economy was closed due to violence, Sierra Leone lost $21m in GDP. shorturl.at/a0BCM

Everyday the #economy was closed due to violent protest, Sierra Leone lost $21m. Group grievance, #Youthunemployment, fractionalized elites & low trust in institutions are leading causes unrest. igr-sl.org/media-and-comm…

At the UN, HE Bio & African leaders collectively question the Security Council’s legitimacy & inclusivity, demand two seats on the Council for equitable global decision making & an end to Africa’s historic injustice.

At the UN, HE Bio & African leaders collectively question the Security Council’s legitimacy & inclusivity, demand two seats on the Council for equitable global decision making & an end to Africa’s historic injustice.Institute for Governance Reform Barram

A new scramble for Africa? SL is leading consensus building at the UN-Japan, US, China, UK agree to end the historic injustice & call for stronger rep of Africa in global decision making. China say, they are allies with Africa. The West should change course. Institute for Governance Reform

ALLOCATED MONEY VS USED MONEY IN GOVERNMENT PROJECTS😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

In #SierraLeone, majority (84%) prefer democracy to any other kind of government. But how satisfied are citizens with their democracy? 7 in 10 citizens (69%) describe their country as “a full democracy” or “a democracy with minor problems,”.

For the first time, citizens, and leaders of Karene and Moyamba districts took part in validating their Local Council Development plans, thanks to USAID’s BASE project. This initiative, supported by the U.S. Government through the U.S. Agency for International Development

USEmbassyFreetown funded project, #BASE, #IGR, has concluded validation of Development Plans for Local Councils in Sierra Leone. 3,600 citizens were consulted on council plans for improved service delivery and revenue raising of councils.

The continuous rise in prices for essential commodities is eating deep into our livelihoods. What is causing it? How is it affecting businesses? And what can we do about it? Join us this Sunday at 9pm on TruTok 98.5 to hear what the Minister of Finance & experts have to say