The World Bank-funded Food System Resilience Programme, implemented under the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security, has taken a major step toward strengthening climate response by establishing and equipping Early Warning Secretariats in sixteen districts nationwide.

At a distribution event held in Mile 91, the programme handed over a range of digital tools to support real-time data collection and analysis. The equipment includes computers, GPS devices, tablets, power banks, and other essential technologies designed to improve the accuracy and timeliness of climate-related information for farmers and policymakers.

The initiative aims to enhance evidence-based decision-making, particularly in addressing climate shocks that continue to affect agricultural productivity across Sierra Leone.

To further improve outreach, the programme also supplied communication tools such as Bluetooth speakers and smart projectors to agricultural extension officers. These resources are expected to strengthen extension service delivery and expand access to vital farming information, especially for smallholder farmers in rural communities.

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Speaking at the event, Project Technical Specialist Mohamed Sippo disclosed that the programme has also distributed motorbikes to Extension and Monitoring & Evaluation officers across the 16 districts. He noted that the mobility support will enable field officers to reach remote and hard-to-access farming communities more efficiently, while improving data collection and farmer education.

Backed by the World Bank, the intervention forms part of broader efforts to build a resilient food system capable of withstanding climate-related risks and ensuring sustainable agricultural development.

The establishment of Early Warning Secretariats is expected to significantly improve preparedness, response, and coordination in addressing climate challenges facing Sierra Leone’s agricultural sector.

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