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The project aims to modernize Sierra Leone's hydrometeorological infrastructure and institutional capacity to reduce losses from climate-related disasters. It proposes a $11.3 million investment to establish automated decision management systems, rehabilitate observation networks with at least 50 new stations, and implement forecast-based financing (FbF). The initiative targets 7.9 million people, focusing on vulnerable populations and women, to improve disaster risk knowledge and response capabilities across the country, particularly in the Freetown peninsula.

The report evaluates the Makeni Project, a 400 million EUR sugarcane bioethanol investment by Addax Bioenergy Sierra Leone (ABSL). While the project has introduced infrastructure, formal wage labour, and high-productivity rice cultivation through its Farmer Development Programme, it has also created challenges including labour scarcity during growing seasons, price inflation, and increased competition for water and food. The study concludes that while FDI can provide significant capital and technology, it cannot replace the public sector, and the transformative potential of such investments is diminished without supporting government investment and strong governance.

The report evaluates the Makeni Project, a 400 million EUR sugarcane-to-ethanol investment by Addax Bioenergy Sierra Leone (ABSL). While the project has introduced formal wage labour, new infrastructure, and agricultural support through the Farmer Development Programme (FDP), it has also created pressures on natural resources, such as fuelwood and water, and highlighted significant gaps in local skills and government governance. The study concludes that while FDI can catalyze development, it cannot replace the public sector, and the transformative potential of the project is limited by weak institutional capacity and a lack of coordinated public investment to complement private efforts.

The document examines China's role in Sierra Leone as a trade partner and infrastructure developer. While Chinese activities may promote overall economic growth, the author argues that weak local institutions hinder the ability to ensure these investments lead to significant poverty reduction or employment. The brief highlights specific infrastructure projects, the nature of Chinese developmental aid, and the challenges regarding labour rights and corporate social responsibility in the mining sector.

The report identifies a significant energy access gap in Sierra Leone's education sector, where only 22.5% of schools have electricity. It proposes a phased roadmap (2023-2029) to electrify 9,596 schools, estimating a total financing need of $90 million for secondary schools alone. The document advocates for a shift from traditional grant-based equipment ownership to service-based or hybrid delivery models to ensure long-term sustainability and operation and maintenance.

The report identifies a significant energy access gap in Sierra Leone's schools, with 86% of primary schools lacking electricity. It proposes a three-phase roadmap (2023–2029) to electrify over 9,500 schools using solar PV systems, estimating a total investment need of $90 million for secondary schools alone. The analysis emphasizes the need for a shift from donor-led equipment ownership to sustainable service-based or hybrid delivery models to ensure long-term operation and maintenance (O&M).