A high-level delegation from Sierra Leone, led by Minister of Planning and Economic Development Ms. Kenye Barlay and Dr. Patrick Kormawa, Director of Food Security at the Presidential Initiative on Climate Change, Renewable Energy, and Food Security (PI-CREF), has successfully concluded negotiations with the Government of the Federal Republic of Germany, securing a €28.2 million grant to boost healthcare, renewable energy and climate initiatives on Thursday 23rd October 2025 in Berlin, Germany.
This funding will support key sectors in Sierra Leone, including healthcare delivery, renewable energy development, and other critical interventions in line with the country’s Medium-Term National Development Plan (MTNDP).
The agreement highlights Sierra Leone’s growing partnerships with international development allies, reinforcing the country’s commitment to fostering inclusive growth and resilience.
Dr. Kandeh Kolleh Yumkella, Chairman of PI-CREF, participated virtually in the negotiations and played a crucial role in facilitating the agreement, further demonstrating his leadership in mobilizing international support for Sierra Leone’s development priorities.
This milestone reflects the government’s ongoing efforts to strengthen Sierra Leone’s health and energy infrastructure while driving sustainable progress for the country’s development.