By Politico Staff Writer
Delivering his keynote address at the ongoing World Governments Summit in Dubai, Chief Minister, Dr. David Moinina Sengeh highlighted President Julius Maada Bio’s gains in government.
In his address on the 12th of February 2024, Dr Sengeh said that Sierra Leone was one of the leading global spenders in education which had significantly increased school enrollment, improved learning outcomes, and provided opportunities for all including girls and children with disabilities. He affirmed the government’s commitment to improve the gains made in education as a sustainable foundation for growth and development.
He also noted that as part of President Bio’s Human Capital Development drive, the government had launched the ‘Feed Salone’ initiative to improve local food production, expand food value chains, provide jobs for women and youth especially those in rural areas, and support overall economic growth.
The Chief Minister noted that they have created a platform through radical inclusion so everybody can show up and contribute to national development. He said that 70% of the country’s population is youthful, so they have to ensure that people are learning the right skills to get jobs so that they can add value to the economy.
“We cannot do that if the public sector is not reformed. So, we have the public sector reform to ensure that what we do can go all the way to benefit the people in a just and equitable way. The final piece is innovation and infrastructure, so that is why it is really wonderful that this is the theme of the summit,” he said.
He stated that since they are thinking bigger, they have a seven-year Medium National Development Plan which aligns with the Sustainable Development Goals 2030. He pointed out that President Bio has set a real standard for leadership by appointing women and young people in critical and flagship portfolios.
“It is important that we can have women and young people take up important portfolios,” he said.
Dr. Sengeh was also said to have met with the Chief of the UAE Government Services, Mohamed Bin Taliah, where they both explored several collaborative and transformative ways of improving public service delivery.
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