Sierra Leone's President, His Excellency Rtd. Brg. Dr. Julius Maada Bio has inspected and commissioned Engineering Equipments sent in country by the Government and People's Republic of China for use by the Republic of Sierra Leone Armed Forces (RSLAF)

The Government of Sierra Leone (GoSL), in implementing the proposed Sierra Leone Digital Transformation Project (SL DTP), is committed to complying with Sierra Leonean laws and the World Bank Environmental and Social Standard 5 (ESS 5) on Land Acquisition, Restrictions on Land Use and Involuntary Resettlement. The purpose of developing a Resettlement Policy Framework (RPF) at this stage of the Project is to outline the framework and principles for execution of the Project compensation/ relocation/resettlement and livelihood related issues for Project Affected Persons (PAPs) as early as possible in project development. This will allow for early and effective disclosure to key stakeholders, and subsequent feedback and inputs, prior to development of a main Resettlement Action Plan (RAP) for subproject activities.

The Sierra Leone Digital Transformation Project (SLDTP) aims to expand access to broadband internet, increase digital skills and improve government capacity to deliver public services digitally. The project will support a strong enabling environment for fast-tracked digitization; promote a shift in digital government services from service to life-event focused approach to enhance the Government’s digital capabilities; increase Sierra Leone’s capacity to promote digital innovation and sector-wide digital transformation in selected strategic sectors and boost digital skills development and capability to increase Sierra Leone’s digital talent base. 

The proposed activities in the SLDTP are intended to accelerate access to and usage of innovation in digital services by supporting inclusive and fast-tracking digital transformation. The project will enable citizens, start-ups, schools, colleges and universities ICT users, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and Government to benefit from digital services in the form of steady digital growth, job creation and greater digital efficiency.

The project activities will be implemented under a variety of environmental and social conditions. The Environmental and Social risks associated with these activities are both rated as moderate. The Stakeholder Engagement Plan (SEP) and the  Environmental and social commitment plan (ESCP) are two of the required environmental and social instruments of the Sierra Leone Digital Transformation Project.

The President of the Republic of Sierra Leone His Excellency Dr. Julius Maada Bio has today 17th November 2021 signed into law the Cybersecurity and Crime Act 2021 at an event held at State House.

The Ministry of Information and Communications held its 2nd Annual Media/CSO engagements in Bo Inn, Bo City on the 25th-28th November 2021.

The government of His Excellency Dr. Julius Maada Bio sees the media/CSO as partners to national development and therefore it is prudent to engage them on government policies and programs as they are the carriers of information to the people.