Acting Rural Development Director Highlights Successes of Accountable Governance Project on AYV’s “Wake Up Salone”

Freetown, Sierra Leone 21, August, 2024:- In an engaging discussion on AYV’s popular morning show, “Wake Up Salone,” Madam Mbalu Kamara, Acting Director of Rural Development within the Ministry of Planning and Economic Development (MoPED), shared insightful updates on the transformative impact of the Accountable Governance for Basic Service Delivery Project on rural communities.

The conversation revolved around the critical role of the Directorate of Rural Development, as Madam Kamara explained the Directorate’s mandate within MoPED. She emphasized that the Directorate is tasked with ensuring the effective planning, coordination, and implementation of rural development activities across Sierra Leone, particularly in collaboration with Local Councils.
Madam Kamara highlighted how the Accountable Governance for Basic Service Delivery Project has significantly bolstered the Directorate’s capacity. Since the project’s inception in 2022, it has provided essential support to the Directorate, enabling the successful execution of several key initiatives aimed at enhancing the quality of life in rural areas. Among these initiatives are improved coordination efforts, capacity-building programs, and targeted interventions that have directly benefited local communities.

She noted that the project’s support has been instrumental in strengthening Local Councils, allowing them to better fulfill their development mandates. Through enhanced accountability mechanisms and better governance practices, the Directorate has seen tangible improvements in service delivery, particularly in sectors such as education, healthcare, and infrastructure development.

Madam Kamara proudly shared success stories of how the project’s interventions have led to more coordinated and effective development activities at the local level. She highlighted how the support from the Accountable Governance Project has been pivotal in fostering collaboration between the Directorate, Local Councils, and other key stakeholders, ensuring that rural development activities are aligned with national priorities.

As the conversation drew to a close, Madam Kamara expressed her commitment to continuing this vital work, ensuring that rural communities receive the support they need to thrive. The success of the Accountable Governance for Basic Service Delivery Project, as shared on AYV, stands as a testament to the positive impact that strategic support and effective governance can have on the lives of those in Sierra Leone’s rural areas.

For further information, please contact the Ministry of Planning & Economic Development Communications Team at +23279174027 or visit the Ministry’s official social media handles: @moped2024 on Facebook and Twitter.