2022 Sierra Leone Common Country Analysis Update.

 Introduction

The Common Country Analysis (CCA) is a critical element of the work of the United Nations Country Team in Sierra Leone. It is an independent, collective, integrated, forward-looking, and evidence-based analysis of the country context that requires periodic update to reflect current changes in trends in the various thematic topics covered. It is a living document that informs the work of the United Nations and other development partners in the country.

The 2020 CCA was updated in 2021 to reflect changes in the country context, including the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in the country. The analysis in this 2022 update largely dwells on evolving trends in key thematic areas as the country slowly pushes towards recovery from the pandemic and its related effects on social and economic development. It also shows how the Russia/Ukraine war has constrained recovery, mainly due to disruptions in global supply chains.

The 2022 CCA Update is undertaken inclusively by the United Nations Country Team (UNCT), led by the UN Resident Coordinator in Sierra Leone, in wide consultation with relevant stakeholders, including UN agencies, Government, development partners, private sector, academia, civil society, groups representing vulnerable populations, etc. The analysis was largely done by members of the four UN Country Team Result Groups, the Monitoring and Evaluation Group, and other thematic groups.