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 UN Resident Coordinator (RC) Seraphine Wakana has reaffirmed the strong partnership between the United Nations and the International Monetary Fund (IMF), describing the institution as a key member of both the UN Country Team (UNCT), the Development Group (DPG) and the Development Partnership Committee (DEPAC). Ms. Wakana made the remarks during a courtesy meeting with the newly appointed IMF Resident Representative to Sierra Leone, Maxwell Tuuli, at the UN House in Freetown today.She highlighted the excellent working relationship that existed between the UN Country Team and Mr. Tuuli’s predecessor, Wayne Mitchell, and expressed hope that collaboration between the two institutions would be further strengthened. The RC noted that the UN supports Sierra Leone in implementing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through the 2025-2030 United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework. Ms. Wakana emphasised the importance of the IMF’s leadership in macroeconomic analysis and development financing initiatives, stating that the UN looks forward to working closely with the Fund in these areas. She also briefed Mr. Tuuli on the UNCT’s thematic working groups, of which the IMF remains an important member. In addition, she informed him about the upcoming West Africa Investment Summit, scheduled to take place in Sierra Leone in November and encouraged the Fund to be part of the planning process. The RC stressed that the support of the IMF, the World Bank and other international financial institutions, together with economists from the UN system, including UNDP and UNICEF, will be critical in helping the Government strengthen policy analysis and respond effectively to emerging socio -economic challenges. In response, Mr. Tuuli thanked Ms. Wakana for the meeting and expressed his commitment to working with the UNCT in support of Sierra Leone’s national development priorities within the framework of the IMF’s mandate. The meeting concluded with a shared commitment to revitalise the Network of Economists as an important platform for collaboration and policy dialogue aimed at supporting Sierra Leone’s economic growth.