Key Recommendations
At the end of the epidemic, in the course of the rebuilding process, it will be more than ever necessary to keep in mind the MDG recommendations:
It is worthwhile to note that, among the 17 Goals there are QUALITY EDUCATION and DECENT WORK AND ECONOMIC GROWTH in full consonance with the Foundation’s vision.
- Growth in agriculture will be particularly important due to the very direct link to poverty and hunger, which is highest in agricultural communities.
- Promote education at all levels, in order to create a new generation of managers and entrepreneurs.
- Macro-economic stability, low inflation and competitive but stable exchange rate; improved financial sector.
- Improvements in business environment.
- Promote growth in agriculture and fisheries. Make investments in feeder roads, in post-harvest equipment, improved crop and seed varieties, and dissemination of knowledge, along with access to finance.
- Increase investments in electricity generation and transmission/distribution.
- Strengthen public service and accelerate its devolution to local authorities especially as regards primary education, health care, water supply, and rural roads (making them passable during the rainy season).
- Improve women’s living conditions through attentive services and initiatives (programs to increase girls primary and secondary school completion, to improve maternal health, and to fight harmful cultural practices).
- Protect and build on Sierra Leone’s natural resource endowment, much of which is under pressure from immediate and urgent human needs. Promote environmental sustainability.
It is worthwhile to note that, among the 17 Goals there are QUALITY EDUCATION and DECENT WORK AND ECONOMIC GROWTH in full consonance with the Foundation’s vision.