By: Precious Miracle Kargbo
The Ministry of Planning and Economic Development (MoPED) engaged partners to advance the implementation of Sierra Leone’s Blue Economy Strategic Framework on December 11, 2024.
This event, organized in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), brought together key stakeholders to reflect on progress and strategize on the next steps.
The initiative seeks to boost economic growth, foster environmental sustainability, and create opportunities across various sectors, including fisheries, tourism, and marine conservation.
The event served as a platform for engagement between government officials, private sector operators, and development partners.
Stakeholders discussed progress made since the framework’s launch and explored actionable strategies to accelerate its implementation.
The discussions aimed to strengthen partnerships and address barriers to achieving the framework’s objectives.
Bringing together a diverse range of participants, the dinner highlighted the importance of collaboration in advancing the Blue Economy agenda, with all parties contributing their expertise and resources to ensure the framework’s success.
As part of Sierra Leone’s broader development agenda, the Blue Economy Strategic Framework represents a critical step toward sustainable economic diversification and the protection of marine ecosystems.
MoPED continues to prioritize creating spaces for dialogue and action to deliver on these goals.
Conclusively, This dinner underscored the government’s commitment to fostering partnerships and implementing policies that align with the country’s aspirations for sustainable development.
