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. APRM Sierra Leone | Annual Progress Report 45

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