3.6. OVER-ARCHING ISSUES
The APRM Sierra Leone Country Review Report of
2012 identified a number of cross-cutting or overarching issues that require attention in the implementation
of the APRM National Programme of Action (NPOA).
These issues include youth unemployment, corruption,
and management of diversity, poverty reduction and
wealth creation.
During the current reporting period, Sierra Leone
has taken serious measures to address the cross-cutting
issues identified in the Country Review Report of 2012
as shown:
• Introduced schemes for youth education , training , and employment including the Youth Service
Scheme
• The Core Mineral Policy of 2015 provides for
model mining agreements that require mining companies to negotiate with mining communities on
community development initiatives
• The Anti-Corruption Commission introduced a new
Pay No Bribe Campaign that involves citizens in
reporting corruption and bribery on line or through
text messages.
GOVERNMENT HAS ALSO BEEN ENGAGED IN SUSTAINING ITS MASSIVE NATIONAL ROAD CONSTRUCTION
AND REHABILITATION PROGRAMME IN THE COUNTRY. THE
OUTCOME OF THE INFRASTRUCTURAL DEVELOPMENT HAS
CHANGED THE FACE OF OUR TOWN AND CITIES.
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