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Vice President Dr Mohamed Juldeh Jalloh has outlined a fresh policy coordination agenda aimed at improving the implementation of government programmes and ensuring that Sierra Leone’s national development priorities translate into tangible results for citizens.
Dr Jalloh presented the agenda on Thursday, August 20, 2026, while opening the National Symposium on Policy Coherence, Coordination and State Effectiveness at the Foreign Affairs Academy.
The Vice President said Sierra Leone’s development challenge is not necessarily a lack of policies, but the need for stronger coordination among government institutions to ensure that existing policies are effectively implemented.
He called for greater collaboration among ministries, departments and agencies, particularly in addressing complex issues such as food security, youth employment and healthcare, which require coordinated interventions across multiple sectors.
Dr Jalloh urged government institutions to move away from working in silos and adopt a more coordinated approach to policymaking and implementation. He also stressed the importance of using evidence and realities on the ground to guide policy decisions.
Using the health sector as an example, the Vice President pointed to unreliable electricity affecting hospitals and medical equipment as an issue that cannot be addressed by one institution alone. He said stronger coordination is necessary to address such interconnected challenges and improve public service delivery.
As part of the new policy coordination approach, Dr Jalloh called for clear institutional responsibilities, realistic financing arrangements, effective implementation plans, measurable outcomes and regular monitoring and review.
He stressed that Sierra Leone’s limited resources and competing national priorities make duplication and fragmented efforts costly. He therefore urged public institutions to work together to maximise available resources and improve the impact of government programmes.
The Vice President further called for stronger accountability across government, saying public institutions must share responsibility for delivering the country’s overarching development priorities.
He maintained that effective policy coherence and coordination would be critical to turning Sierra Leone’s strategic development vision into lasting improvements in the lives of citizens.
