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Communication and visibility in Sierra Leone 2024-2028 Contract related to: Communication and visibility in Sierra Leone 2024-2028 - The Action ¿support measures¿ is a flexible tool to:1. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Facilitate the implementation of the MIP2.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Increase awareness, understanding and perception of the EU and Global Gateway delivered as Team Europe3.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Promote Local Authorities (LA) and Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) as development actors.The action will enhance the EU¿s global agenda, values and positions in Sierra Leone and contribute to build ¿A Stronger Europe¿ in line with the Global Strategy for the European Union¿s Foreign and Security Policy and the Global Gateway agenda. The action will serve the interests of the EU, and of its public, economic and cultural diplomacy - including through strategic communication actions towards the wider public.The action will facilitate a Team Europe approach and help to coordinate, design, implement and assess respective initiatives.
Expenditure verification of grant contract Strengthening Domestic Electoral Observation in Sierra Leone 434379 implemented by NEW Contract related to: Expenditure verification of grant contract Strengthening Domestic Electoral Observation in Sierra Leone 434379 implemented by NEW - Sierra Leone faces complex, interlinked and persistent development challenges. Over the last twenty years, the country was hit by several external shocks (Ebola, iron ore price slump, and recently Covid 19) and the vast majority of its population is still facing dire socio-economic conditions as illustrated by a Human Development Index of 184/189 with important gender inequalities proved by the Gender Inequalities Index (155/162).&nbsp;The main challengers are:&nbsp;(1) Economic challenges of stagnation, unemployment and low productivity;(2) Social challenges of poverty, inequality, precariat combined with population growth;(3) Weak governance and fragile democracy; (4) Environmental challenges of biodiversity loss, degrading ecosystems and climate change.&nbsp;In that context, the general objective of the Multi-annual Indicative Programme 2021-2027 (MIP) is to promote a stable and prosperous democracy and economic diversification through three main priority areas of intervention:·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Green economy·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Human development ·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;GovernanceThe expected results of the MIP are:·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Green economy: progress towards a green and resilient economy to provide decent jobs and a sustainable, inclusive green economic transformation ·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Human development: strengthened education and social protection systems for people living in vulnerable situations·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Governance: strengthened democratic institutions, better government efficiency, and improved investment climate&nbsp;Lessons from past cooperation programmes have shown that, in this challenging context, a flexible instrument which allows for quick responses is instrumental to the swift implementation of these programmes. This Cooperation Facility should also facilitate a Team Europe approach and help to coordinate, design, implement and assess respective initiatives.In that context, this Cooperation Facility will be a transversal instrument to launch activities which are not yet formally identified in support of the implementation of other initiatives of the MIP. Concretely, the Cooperation Facility will be small scale initiatives to be mobilised on an ad-hoc base. This Facility is also meant to put into practice the new EU external approach as well as the Gender Action Plan III (GAP III, 2021-2025). Beyond the MIP, the activities to be launched under this Facility will accompany the transition to the NDCI-Global Europe and critically serve the interests of the EU, and of its public, economic and cultural diplomacy - including through strategic communication actions towards the wider public.
Supervision of the road from Makolo junction to Moyamba road and the construction of Mabele and Mabang bridges <p>Supervision and monitoring of road construction (14 km between Makolo and Magbang) - Moyamba</p>
Strengthening the Capacity of Local Authorities for Advancing Integrated Local Development Initiative with focus on WASH and Agriculture in Kenema District Contract related to: Strengthening the Capacity of Local Authorities for Advancing Integrated Local Development Initiative with focus on WASH and Agriculture in Kenema District - Support to civil society and local authorities for local development in Sierra Leone
Activity under preparation Sustainable Food and Agricultural Value Chains Development in Sierra Leone Sustainable Food and Agricultural Value Chains Development in Sierra Leone  - Sustainable Food and Agricultural Value Chains Development in Sierra Leone
Agribusiness Development from Organic Resources (ADORE) To reduce poverty and food insecurity in Sierra Leone through better governance and improved household living conditions, as well as higher incomes
Rehabilitation and Upgrading of Targetted Junior Secondary Schools in Rural Areas in Bombali District (Lot 5) Rehabilitation and Upgrading of Junior Secondary Schools in the rural areas of Sierra Leone. The includes the provision of Water and Sanitation facilities, Solar Panels for electricity and in some cases new buildings as classroom or teachers quarters
Conservation of high-value biodiversity areas in Sierra Leone - Loma Mountains National Park and Tingi Hills <p>Direct grant to National Protected Area Authority (NPAA) in consortium with the Loma Conservation Community Programme (LCCP).</p><p>Overall objective: To contribute to the conservation of the environment and sustainable use of natural resources in Sierra Leone.</p><p>The project has three pillars: the improvement of management in protected natural areas; the promotion of alternative livelihood activities for the edge-forest communities of the protected areas; and the support to the local authorities in the delivery of services to the edge-forest communities through a Chiefdom Environment Development Fund.</p><p>The intervention will improve the governance and management of the targeted landscape, with immediate impact on the gazetted areas, through a strong partnership between the rural communities, the local and national authorities and the civil society organizations.</p><p>Main activities are the review and update of the boundaries in the protected areas, as well as their Management and Business Plans; the biomonitoring and inventory of biodiversity; the update or creation of Chiefdom Development and Land use Plans for the neighboring areas; the fostering of alternative revenue generating activities and, the provision of local infrastructure and services.</p>
Strengthening rural women and young people's livelihood for a resilient and sustainable economic empowerment in Bombali and Kambia districts <p class="ql-align-justify">The Action addresses several key subthemes outlined in the call for proposals, as well as the priorities identified in the&nbsp;<strong>EU¿s Roadmap</strong>&nbsp;for engagement with Civil Society for Sierra Leone and the&nbsp;<strong>Multi-Annual Indicative Programme</strong>&nbsp;2021-2027. The proposed Action contributes to strengthened civil society, promoting joint actions between CSOs and LAs, and fostering a Green Economy and Human Development. Thematically, the Action addresses multiple and cross-cutting SDGs: Goal 1 (No poverty), Goal 2 (Zero hunger), Goal 4 (Quality Education), Goal 5 (Gender Equality) and Goal 8 (Decent Work).</p><p class="ql-align-justify">The Action contributes to the&nbsp;<strong>global objective</strong>&nbsp;of the call `to strengthen Civil Society Organisations¿ engagement as actors of good governance and development.¿ It aligns with the&nbsp;<strong>call's specific objectives and priorities </strong>related to the&nbsp;strengthened capacities of local CSOs to contribute to the implementation of development plans and to engage in gender equality and youth inclusion (lot 1). The Action will strengthen the resilience and livelihoods of rural women and young people through agribusiness development, financial inclusion, vocational skills, and career development. The project embeds a rights-based approach as it will enable people who have been excluded from engaging as active actors of inclusive and sustainable development. Including the rights and needs of women, youth and Persons with Disabilities (PWD) is central to the Action. Particularly, young people with disabilities will be targeted throughout the Action.</p><p class="ql-align-justify"><br></p>
Mid-term evaluation of the Support to Civil Society and Local Authorities for local development in Sierra Leone Programme Contract related to: Mid-term evaluation of the Support to Civil Society and Local Authorities for local development in Sierra Leone Programme - Support to civil society and local authorities for local development in Sierra Leone
Multi-Annual Programme Estimate Technical Cooperation Facility V This Multiannual Programme Estimate contributes to achieve the objectives of the Financing Agreement SL/FED/039-738 'Technical Cooperation Facility V '. Overall goal is to support the Government of Sierra Leone in defining specific actions under the NIP and ensuring the effective preparation and implementation of development programmes. This programme estimate will involve training support and participation in conferences and seminars, and it will help improve the visibility of EU interventions.
Construction of the Magbele and Mabang Bridges Contract related to: Construction of the Magbele and Mabang Bridges - The project aims at uplifting and improving the road communication system between Moyamba city and the Masiaka-Bo highway. Access to the South-Eastern part of the country will be facilitated with subsequent improvement of the economical and social conditions in the whole district. The uplifting of the A class road network includes both road and bridge works.
Transformational Energy Use for Sierra Leone - Phase 1 (TEUSL 1) <p>TEUSL 1 will promote the productive use of energy be households and MSME not connected to the national electric grid. Thus, targets group are people living in off grid areas and electricity will be mainly provided by solar minigrids or stand alone sytems (pico solar systems or home solar systems) in areas hard to reach by minigrids. TEUSL 1 is a pilot action, which will be extanded by a second phase to develop the results of the pilot taken into account the lessons learnt.</p>
Promoting Electoral Integrity Through Citizens' Observation (PEITCO) Contract related to: Promoting Electoral Integrity Through Citizens' Observation (PEITCO) - Human rights and democracy are founding values of the EU. Protecting and promoting HR&amp;D is therefore a key priority of the EU¿s external action. It is also a precondition for sustainable development and for building more inclusive, open and resilient societies.Yet, recent data show that globally, most countries are far from having acceptable human rights and democracy track records. In this context, worsened by the COVID crisis, the EU re-affirmed its commitment to support human rights and democracy worldwide by adopting the `Action Plan on Human Rights and Democracy 2020-2024¿. The Action Plan identifies priorities and key actions, to ensure that the EU plays a greater role in promoting and defending human rights and democracy throughout its external action. The Regulation (EU) 2021/947 (Global Europe) establishes the legal basis for the human rights and democracy actions. Particularly, its annex III details the areas of intervention for human rights and democracy.The overall objective of the present action is to contribute to promote and protect human rights and fundamental freedoms, democracy and the rule of law worldwide. The action will achieve this objective by supporting and strengthening civil society organisations (CSOs), democracy activists and human-rights defenders working on critical human rights and democracy issues in non-EU countries. It may also cover, where relevant, the promotion of international humanitarian law. Consequently, it will contribute to the 5 priorities of the Multiannual Indicative programme 2021-2027 as well as the specific priorities set out for the additional funding coming from the cushion.This action will mainly be implemented by EU Delegations in-country so as to: (i) better respond to the country-specific contexts; (ii) be as close as possible to the needs of the rights holders; and (iii) promote a sense of `ownership¿ of the action among local actors. The actions financed at country level will be in line with: (i) the EU action plan for human rights and democracy; (ii) EU guidelines on human rights; and (iii) the respective Human Rights and Democracy country strategies or priorities under the EU accession process. All actions will follow a human rights based approach putting people at the centre of actions and also focusing on promoting gender equality.
Support to Sustainable Forestry in Sierra Leone Contract related to: Support to Sustainable Forestry in Sierra Leone - The Action addresses the investment-education-employment problem nexus through support aiming to (1) improve the investment climate, (2) upgrade the human capital (general education and TVET) and (3) create jobs for a low qualified work force.
Expenditure Verification of BAFS Grant Contracts 411235 and 411236 Contract related to: Expenditure Verification of BAFS Grant Contracts 411235 and 411236 - Action Document of the programme supporting the reduction of poverty and food insecurity in SL
Activity under preparation Expenditure verification of the TA to Support to Governance Programme Contract related to: Expenditure verification of the TA to Support to Governance Programme  -  Supporting Democratic Good Governance in Sier
Agribusiness development through out-grower scheme engagement Contract related to: Agribusiness development through out-grower scheme engagement - Action Document of the programme supporting the reduction of poverty and food insecurity in SL
Expenditure Verification of the Enhancing Cocoa, Coffee, Cashew, Horticultural Crops and Livestock Diversification Project - SLARI <p>The mid-term audit of the 4-year grant to SLARI</p>-Expenditure Verification of the Enhancing Cocoa, Coffee, Cashew, Horticultural Crops and Livestock Diversification Project - SLARI
Expenditures verification of operating grants to NAO 431700 and 422095 Contract related to: Expenditures verification of operating grants to NAO 431700 and 422095 - The purpose of this project is to support the identification and implementation of  actions under the NIP and other EU programmes and to improve awareness in Sierra Leone of issues related to development cooperation and EU policies.
Activity under preparation Territorial Approach for Local Development and Environment Protection <p>The contract covers a Direct Grant for the TALD component of the Nature Nourishes Action. This component aims to work closely with the forest edge communities and rural communities around the national parks and protected areas as well as communities near high biodiversity value areas.</p><p>The TALD component works towards the following objectives:</p><ol><li data-list="ordered"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span>Support the formulation and implementation of Chiefdom Development and Land use Plans including climate change adaptation issues.</li><li data-list="ordered"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span>Raise awareness for biodiversity and forest ecosystems.</li><li data-list="ordered"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span>Support the formulation and adoption of community-based by-laws and enforcement activities.</li><li data-list="ordered"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span>Promote sustainable agriculture and forestry and create value chains that recuce the pressure on the forest and limit the use of slash-and-burn methods creating alternative income opportunities.</li><li data-list="ordered"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span>Support the construction/rehabilitation of basic rural infrastructure and the delivery of climate resilient key public services.</li></ol>
Empowered Kambia District Council for efficient service delivery to the citizens The overall objective of the Action is Local Councils' resources base and institutional capacity to sustainably deliver and account for services are improved; well-managed priority gender-sensitive development actions, consistent with updated existing Local Development Plans, are implemented with EU funding and in cooperation with Civil Society actors. To achieve the desired goal, among other tasks, the council intends to strengthen systems on tax collection, administration and prudent use of the funds earmarked for the delivery of services. Alongside strengthening the systems, the council endeavours to increase its revenue base through some carefully selected and prioritised investments that would create a business friendly environment for farmers, traders, in particular women, people with disability and the youth. The Action contributes to component number 1.0 of the 11th EDF programme in Support to Civil Society and Local Authorities for local development in Sierra Leone which focuses on strengthening decentralisation and local governance. The action include activities in response to COVID 19 emergency.
Improved Access to Sustainably Managed Micro-Finance and WaSH Systems; WASH Self-Supply Project Contract related to: Improved Access to Sustainably Managed Micro-Finance and WaSH Systems; WASH Self-Supply Project - Support to civil society and local authorities for local development in Sierra Leone
Supply, delivery,installation and commissioning of Solar Panels and accessories for the education sector in Sierra Leone (Lot 1) Supply contract  under the Specific Commitments of the PE Education (Lot 1 out of total three tendered in second group)
Financial Audit of Contract _FED/2018/396380 ¿Technical assistance in Sierra Leone in the areas of Civil Service Reform, Parliament and the Electoral Cycle Contract related to: Financial Audit of Contract _FED/2018/396380 ¿Technical assistance in Sierra Leone in the areas of Civil Service Reform, Parliament and the Electoral Cycle -  Supporting Democratic Good Governance in Sier
Operational grant to NAO for fiscal year 2021 Fifth operating grant contract supporting the NAO, covering the period Jan1 to Dec 31 2021
TA Support to Civil Society and Local Authorities for local development in Sierra Leone Contract related to: TA Support to Civil Society and Local Authorities for local development in Sierra Leone - Support to civil society and local authorities for local development in Sierra Leone
Expenditure Verification  Bandajuma - Liberian border road and bridges supervision services Contract related to: Expenditure Verification  Bandajuma - Liberian border road and bridges supervision services - The purpose of the project is the transformation from a poor gravel/earth road to a paved highway through two bridge improvements on the Sewa and Waanje river and an entirely new bridge over the Moa River on the Trans-West African Coastal Highway.
Sierra Leone Democracy Strengthening Programme <p><span style="color: rgb(68, 114, 196);">This project seeks to facilitate conditions for inclusive, credible, transparent and peaceful electoral and political processes in Sierra Leone. In line with the achievement of the EU¿s strategic objectives in Sierra Leone. </span></p>
Boosting Agriculture for Food Security Action Document of the programme supporting the reduction of poverty and food insecurity in SL
Meeting Critical Infrastructure and Technology Needs in the Parliament of Sierra Leone <p>The Delegation of the European Union and the Government of Sierra Leone have identified the need for refurbishment of the Parliament of Sierra Leone (PoSL) building, which is currently in a dilapidated state. The project, implemented by UNOPS, aims to achieve the following deliverables: 1.Provision of new ICT infrastructure 2.Remedial works for all areas damaged by leakage of water (structural and non-structural works) 3.Refurbishment of Toilets and associated plumbing and drainage (sanitation) systems 4.Fire Fighting system 5.Retrofitting electrical system 6.Other stand alone issues</p>
Activity under preparation Business Environment and Competitiveness for Salone (BEC4S) Poor business environment is among the biggest challenges for the economic development of Sierra Leone. The main objective of this action is to improve the business environment and competitiveness in order to foster economic growth and job creation. It will be implemented through three components: Competitiveness of local MSMEs;National Quality System;Business environment institutional reforms.
Monitoring, Information and dissemination contract for the Jobs and Growth Program Contract related to: Monitoring, Information and dissemination contract for the Jobs and Growth Program - The Action addresses the investment-education-employment problem nexus through support aiming to (1) improve the investment climate, (2) upgrade the human capital (general education and TVET) and (3) create jobs for a low qualified work force.
Supporting Gender Equality & Social Accountability through a Strengthened Civil Society <p class="ql-align-justify">The action directly contributes to the European Union¿s (EU) overall objective to strengthen local Civil Society Organisations¿ (CSOs) engagement as actors of good governance and development in Sierra Leone and is aligned to the specific objectives to strengthen the capacity of local CSOs to engage in advocacy, monitoring and policy dialogue at the national and district level; uphold and promote an enabling environment in Sierra Leone; and engage in gender equality and youth inclusion. These will be achieved through the action¿s stated aim to strengthen CSOs to engage in women and young women¿s empowerment and support their active participation as actors in democratic governance and development in Sierra Leone, through capacity strengthening support, and accompaniment of women, women¿s CSOs and networks and decision-making bodies. The action addresses several key sub-themes outlined in the call for proposals, as well as the priorities identified in the EU¿s Roadmap for Engagement with Civil Society in Sierra Leone. The action also addresses the Governance priority area of The Multi Annual Indicative Programme (MIP) for Sierra Leone. By integrating capacity strengthening of Civil Society actors in Sierra Leone, with an emphasis on dialogue, coordination and gender equality, and enhanced participation of women¿s organisations in the public space, the action serves to improve the overall capacity of civil society actors to contribute to good governance and development, whilst also strengthening the voice, inclusion and participation of women in decision-making and democratic spaces. Thematically, the action addresses Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 5, 10 and 16.</p>
Strengthening Domestic Electoral Observation in Sierra Leone <p>The overall goal of the project is to Strengthen the operational capacity of NEW to observe the 2022 Voter Registration (VR) Process, contribute to the integrity of the Voter Register through a VR Assessment; influence Electoral Reforms and Observe Bye-Election. Specifically, the project seeks to: Continuously capacitate the NEW structure for effective electoral observation and engagement. Deploy observers in segments for the voter registration across the country Share observation findings with EMBs and the public. Conduct a Voter Registration Assessment and follow-up on electoral reforms for peaceful coexistence in Sierra Leone. Consistently engage with relevant stakeholders on the level of implementation of the Election Observation Missions (EOM) recommendations. </p>