Strategic Roadmap for Public Service Reforms in Sierra Leone launched.

On Thursday, December 12, Madam Manty Tarawalli, the Minister of State Vice President Office, representing the Vice President, Dr Mohamed Juldeh Jalloh, launched the Strategic Master Plan for revamping the Public Service Architecture in Sierra Leone. The event took place at the Foreign Service Academy in Freetown. Statements were made at the event, attended by several cabinet Ministers, the UN Resident Coordinator (RC), Seraphine Wakana, the World Bank Country Manager, Abdou Muwonge, and the Chairman of the Public Service Commission, K.O Bah.

Speaking on behalf of the UN Country Team (UNCT), the RC said that through UNDP, the UN has worked closely with the Ministry of Public Administration and its key agencies to strengthen institutional frameworks, align mandates, and enhance operational capacities to meet the evolving needs of the public and improve service delivery.

The RC noted that the Government’s leadership is vital in demonstrating commitment, mobilizing resources, and ensuring the implementation of the recommendations emerging from this process. “Public service sits at the heart of government performance, driving transformation and delivering impactful results for the people of Sierra Leone,” she said.

She concluded her remarks with a commitment from the UNCT to remain dedicated to working hand in hand with the Government to build a resilient, efficient, and people-centred public service. 

Guided by eight Policy Targets, the plan aligns public service with the evolving needs of the people of Sierra Leone, ensuring its relevance and responsiveness to the community. 

Previous assessments of the public sector have highlighted issues such as duplication of roles, weakened accountability structures, outdated regulatory frameworks, and institutional inefficiencies. These barriers have significantly hampered service delivery, strained resources, and undermined public trust.

The plan launched marks a pivotal step in tackling capacity challenges while creating the foundation for streamlining the functions and mandates of various government departments to enhance accountability and transparency.