UNDP in Sierra Leone invites applications for the Innovation Challenge Awards to support financial intermediaries & fintech companies to develop, design, pilot, & scale up innovative financial products & services for informal enterprises. For more info : bit.ly/3xaNvek

Wishing everyone a #HappyEaster !!!!! May this day overflow with love, hope, and renewal in Sierra Leone. Fredrick Ampiah UNDP Africa UNDP West and Central Africa 🇺🇳 Ministry of Information & Civic Education S/Leone #easter2024

🌍 UN Development’s #HDR shows Mauritius & Seychelles’ progress on the human development index, with investments in education, healthcare & climate action. Yet, securing finance to advance the #SDGs remains a challenge Read this compelling article by Amanda K. Serumaga: undp.org/blog/where-mon…

For some Sierra Leonean youth,their objective isn’t a 9-to-5 job; they are creating own opportunities! Emmanuel Bonor-Dick, identified by UN Development's #AccLab in 2021 & supported through our Youth & Women Employment Prog, is an example. He's started a coconut oil processing business.

UNDP's Dr. Joy Kategekwa on leveraging science, technology, innovation & digital transformation: "To shape Africa's future, we must empower young innovators & invest in education. #timbuktoo will drive innovation & ownership in Africa's tech landscape." #ARFSD

Kenema City , we are grateful for the warm welcome & enriching discussions. Our #ResRep Fredrick Ampiah's first official visit has been amazing so far. We gladi! This morning, we shift gears to the 'next level'. Exciting news for Sierra Leonean women across the districts.

We are thrilled to be part of the 2024 Sierra Leone Innovates Tech Summit. Follow us for updates during the Tech Summit from June 11-13,2024.

Our #ResRep Fredrick Ampiah,today engaged in fruitful discussions with the newly appointed Sec. Gen. of the Mano River Union, Amb. Simeon Moribah during a courtesy call. They discussed the importance of adopting a regional approach to address the development needs within the Union.

Ongoing, @moped2024 begins popularizing and decentralizing the New Sierra Leone MTNDP 2024-2030, soon to be launched by HE Rtd. Brig. Dr. Julius Maada Bio in Moyamba.The #MTNDP is a Transformative Acceleration Agenda for food security, human capital development, & job creation.

We are thrilled to announce UNDP in Sierra Leone has successfully distributed 200 solar freezers to women's groups across 🇸🇱 with the last batch going to women’s groups from Western Area - Urban and Rural. The initiative aims to support women's economic empowerment & livelihood.

Today, our #ResRep, Fredrick Ampiah, joined fellow UN Agency Heads to launch & sign the #UNSDCF 2025-2030, hosted by UN in Sierra Leone, reaffirming UN Development's commitment to drive sustainable development & accelerate growth in Sierra Leone. Ahunna Eziakonwa David Moinina Sengeh @moped2024 Fredrick Ampiah

🤝Collaboration in action. UNDP in Sierra Leone has teamed up with StatsSL & @moped2024 to reflect on lessons from the recent 🇸🇱Local Multi-Dimensional Poverty Index , 2023 assessment . Together, we are gaining valuable insights to inform the design & analysis in future studies.

We need to tell the positive story of our continent. We need to highlight the successes in & from Africa. 🌍 And why not start with our own stories of success❓ Our stories can be a powerful way to change mindsets about Africa.

Every drop counts! Aiah Kamanda's welding business in Kono District flourished with support from UNDP in Sierra Leone's Human Security Project, funded by UN Human Security. He's now empowering others through apprenticeships & uplifting his family. youtu.be/wtUzrtw2dMw?fe…

UNDP Africa thanks for creating an opportunity for Sierra Leonean SMEs to shine at #BiassharaAfrika2024 forum in Kigali. We are proud to see intra-African trade thriving. Fredrick Ampiah Richard Musinguzi Ministry of Information & Civic Education S/Leone awokonewspaper Sierraloaded ™ 🇸🇱 Concord Times Gleaner Newspaper Sierra Leone 🇸🇱 #SierraLeaoneX

The Min. of Trade & Industry today launched a National Action Plan to formalize the informal sector, made possible through partnerships w/ UNDP in Sierra Leone, @ILO, funding from EU in Sierra Leone, & OACPS Secretariat. The initiative aims to boost econ. growth, create jobs, & empower SMEs.

I echo President Duma Gideon Boko’s call: #2024AEC must go beyond talk. Time is short & the stakes are high. We need bold actions to lift people out of poverty & address climate change w/ a multifaceted approach. Let this be a turning point for Africa’s future.

At the 3rd Africa South-South Forum, leaders explored Africa’s role in a shifting global economy. From AfCRA to peacebuilding & data-driven partnerships, bold ideas took centre stage. Moderated by UNDP in Sierra Leone’s Mmabulara. #SSTrC African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM) UNOSSC Fredrick Ampiah Ahunna Eziakonwa

Remarkable girls of #Lesotho, where are you? This one is for you, c’mon!!! 𝐈 𝐇𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐀 𝐒𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐓𝐨 𝐓𝐞𝐥𝐥 🧡🌺🦋金钱之母 Rapelang Radebe Dr Catherine Lephoto 🇿🇦 🇱🇸 🇺🇸 🇬🇭 UNDP Lesotho

To kick off the #UN80 celebrations, the United Nations family in Sierra Leone hosted a joint media engagement ,marking 80 years of global impact and 64 years of partnership with Sierra Leone, underscoring our shared commitment to the country’s #SustainableDevelopment journey.