AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoMaternal Health & Nutrition: New research links anaemia to severe postpartum haemorrhage, spotlighting a potential supplement approach to cut pregnancy-related deaths, especially where aid is shrinking. Urban Climate Action: Freetown City Council Mayor Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr launched the “Transform Freetown, Transforming Lives” mid-term report (2024–2026), citing climate action progress alongside jobs, training, and external funding. Coastal Erosion & Public Access: An MP pressed for written guarantees for Cabbage Beach vendors as temporary fencing and pilings are planned to manage “severe beach erosion” tied to tourism development. Biodiversity Protection: Sierra Leone’s Conservation Trust Fund named a new executive chair and moved to strengthen biodiversity protection with plans for biodiversity offset mapping in key protected areas and tighter rules around construction. Skills for Resilience: IOM Sierra Leone began onboarding partners for a second EU-funded TVET cohort, aiming to boost practical skills for returnees and vulnerable youth. Youth & Green Economy Skills: Sierra Leone presented its youth employment vision in Rabat, stressing technical training, digital transformation, and the green economy. Disaster Risk & Inclusion: A study highlights how climate hazards can deepen barriers for people with disabilities—an urgent reminder for Sierra Leone’s disaster planning.
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