Slide1: Presented at the 9th DEPAC Meeting in Freetown – 16/17 September 2004 -Draft- Sierra Leone Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper (SL-PRSP)


Introduction: Introduction This report summarises the draft SL-PRSP The report will be presented in six parts: i) Poverty Situation in Sierra Leone ii) Objectives of the PRSP iii) Policies, Programmes and Activities iv) Indicators and Monitoring v) Costing and Financing vi) Implementation Framework, Capacity Building


Poverty Situation in Sierra Leone: Poverty Situation in Sierra Leone Definition & Methodology Poverty is multi-dimensional; no single definition Poverty based on level of Food-consumption, i.e. adult-equivalent food intake to attain the minimum nutritional requirement of 2,700 calories/day. Translated to an expenditure of Le1.033/day as at May 2004 national prices; Add another Le1,078/day as non-food expenditure Total is Le2,111/day: That defines the cut-off point for the poverty line. 70% of population are below the poverty line Qualitative data sources (PPAs, FGDs,) also indicate inadequate access to food, education, health, safe drinking water, income and shelter. Hunger is of primary concern to children! Key Features: Poverty is overwhelmingly rural; Poverty in agriculture: >80%


Goal and Objectives of the PRSP: Goal and Objectives of the PRSP Overarching goal is to reduce the proportion of poor people (as defined) in the country. On the basis of the results of the poverty analyses (qualitative and quantitative), the two main objectives of this PRSP are: Food Security Job Creation


Proposed Policies, Programmes and Activities(to address the goal and objectives): Proposed Policies, Programmes and Activities (to address the goal and objectives) Based on THREE Pillars Pillar I: “Promoting Good Governance, Peace and Security ” Pillar II: “Promoting pro-poor Growth within a Healthy Macroeconomic Framework” Pillar III: “Promoting Human Development” These Pillars are interrelated and reinforce one another


PILLAR I: Promoting Good Governance, Peace and Security.: PILLAR I: Promoting Good Governance, Peace and Security. This Pillar provides the enabling environment for achieving the goal and objectives of the PRSP Strategic components: Good Governance (includes Decentralisation, Judicial Reform, Human Rights, Civil Service Reform, Information Dissemination, Anti-Corruption, Civil Society, the Electoral System, National Statistical System, etc.) Security (at local, district, regional and state levels) RSLAF, SLP, Prisons & ONS Peace-Building (and National Reconciliation)


PILLAR II: Promoting pro-poor Growth within a Healthy Macroeconomic Framework.: PILLAR II: Promoting pro-poor Growth within a Healthy Macroeconomic Framework. This pillar is critical for growth, food security and job creation Strategic Sectors: Macroeconomic Management (Fiscal, Public Revenue and Expenditure Management, Financial Sector Development, etc.) Private Sector Development Productive Sectors: Agriculture, Marine resources and Food Security Mining, Tourism, Infrastructure (Energy, Roads, Housing, Information & Com. Technology (ICT), and Transport).


Pillar Three: Promoting Human Development (empowerment & human resource development perspectives): Pillar Three: Promoting Human Development (empowerment & human resource development perspectives) This Pillar emphasises human resource development, empowerment and capacity building. - Health - Education - Water and Sanitation - The Vulnerable


Cross – Cutting Issues(empowerment & human resource development perspectives): Cross – Cutting Issues (empowerment & human resource development perspectives) Youth Gender Child – First HIV/AIDS Environment


Indicators and Monitoring: Indicators and Monitoring Indicators are critical for measuring progress in the achievement of poverty objectives and the MDGs Development of the indicators is in progress in the key sectors. A participatory approach is being used


Costing and Financing: Costing and Financing Costing not yet done, but is going to be based on Prioritised Programmes and Activities (Current shopping list is the outcome of all the consultations within government, civil society and the people) Financing expected from both Domestic sources External sources


Implementation & Capacity Building: Implementation & Capacity Building Note: Implementation by all: Government (Central, Local) Civil Society (incl. NGOs, CBOs, etc) Private Sector Institutional Arrangements (esp. for Coordination, M&E) Build on existing institutional arrangements as much as possible, with emphasis on functional and budgetary decentralisation Committees set up at National and District levels to generate coordination and greater synergy in planning and implementation


Implementation & Capacity Building (Cont’d): Implementation & Capacity Building (Cont’d) Only new institution proposed is the one providing the Secretariat for the PRSP. Located in the Office of the VP Responsible for overall coordination of implementation and M&E in collaboration with all stakeholders (MoF, MoDEP, Sector Ministries, Local Gov’t, Civil Society, etc) Capacity (and Institution) Building (At all levels) TA, Staff Training, Recruitment, Equipping, etc


Expectations:: Expectations: Since we issued out the draft, our team has continued to work on gaps and linkages. However, we expect from this DEPAC meeting: A frank response to the draft Recommendations to our Team FINALLY Thanks to all for the support so far Government, Civil Society, NGOs, the People Donors (Reps)