The National Commission for Social Action (NaCSA) officially launched its Pro Poor-Growth for Peace Consolidation and Youth Employment (GPCYE) Project, funded by a generous 17.5 million Euro grant from the German Government. The kick-off workshop, held on January 29, 2024, gathered various stakeholders, including NaCSA staff, donors, and relevant consultants, to foster collaboration for the successful implementation of the new project.
As the Programme Executing Agency (PEA) for the GPCYE Project in Sierra Leone, Commissioner Amb. Ernest Mbaimba Ndomahina outlined the objectives of the workshop. He emphasized the importance of this platform for stakeholders, including NaCSA staff, to comprehend the project’s development objectives, implementation processes, procedures, and various roles and responsibilities. Commissioner Ndomahina expressed his team’s commitment to delivering results, stating, “The workshop is a testament to our dedication to achieving success.”
Encouraging constructive discussions on potential administrative and programmatic issues that could impact the project’s efficiency and effectiveness, Commissioner Ndomahina stated, “Together we can forge a pathway to successfully achieve our common goals and objectives, thereby attracting more funding from our German counterparts in development.”
The GPCYE Project stems from a Financial Cooperation Agreement between the Government of Sierra Leone (GoSL) and the Federal Republic of Germany, represented by the German Development Bank (KfW). Md. Hannah Detmering-Segoin, KfW Portfolio Manager in Governance – West Africa, commended NaCSA staff for their efforts in implementing the outgoing GPCIII Project. She emphasized the new project’s significance as a key tool to address the country’s infrastructural challenges.
Salifu Ansu Mansaray, the GPCYE Programme Manager, highlighted the gains of the predecessor projects (GPCIII) and affirmed NaCSA’s commendable track record in successfully implementing GPC III.
The workshop concluded with optimism and confidence in realizing the aspirations outlined in the country’s Big Five game changers. As part of the commencement process, the Financial Cooperation Agreement was signed between the Government of Sierra Leone, represented by the Minister of Finance, and the Government of the Federal Republic of Germany, represented by the German Development Bank (KfW). The new GPCYE Project is slated to continue until 2027, building on the successes of previous programs.
