VP Juldeh Jalloh Urges Focus on Resilience and Jobs as Global Pressures Hit Fragile Economies
Vice President Dr. Mohamed Juldeh Jalloh has called on the international community to refocus engagement with fragile states on building resilience, strengthening public institutions, and creating employment opportunities for young people, warning that shifting global dynamics are placing increasing pressure on developing economies.
Speaking virtually at the World Bank Fragility Forum 2026 on June 9, 2026, Dr. Jalloh said Sierra Leone’s experience showed that sustainable development depends on partnerships that deliver long-term institutional capacity rather than short-term interventions.
“International support in fragile settings must focus on building resilience, strengthening institutions, and creating jobs for young people,” he said. “As aid flows decline, geopolitical competition intensifies, and climate shocks become more frequent, the challenge before us is not only how to finance development, but how to sustain the gains we have already made.”
The Vice President emphasized the need for practical, results-oriented collaboration between governments and development partners. “The task ahead is to ensure that our partnerships deliver practical solutions that improve lives and expand opportunity for every Sierra Leonean,” he stated.
The annual World Bank Fragility Forum convenes global policymakers, development practitioners, and governance specialists to examine solutions for countries affected by conflict, economic shocks, and institutional fragility.
Dr. Jalloh, whose public service has included leading national governance reforms, peacebuilding initiatives, and development coordination, joined the discussions as governments and international institutions seek more effective approaches to sustaining development gains amid evolving economic, security, and climate challenges.