By: Joseph Momoh, Reporter
The National Commission for Social Action (NaCSA) officially hosted the World Bank Implementation Support Mission (ISM) for the Productive Social Safety Net and Youth Employment (PSSNYE) project on Monday, December 2, 2024. Led by Senior Social Protection Specialist Abu Kargbo and Senior Economist Samik Adhikari, this mission marks the beginning of the Bank’s ongoing support and oversight of the PSSNYE project.
The mission’s primary objectives are to assess the project’s implementation progress, initiate a mid-term review, and evaluate activities related to digital payments and food security targeting. The team will also analyze the project’s broader impact on Sierra Leone’s social protection landscape.
In his welcome address, NaCSA Commissioner Ambassador Ernest Mbaimba Ndomahina reaffirmed the Commission’s commitment to achieving the project’s development goals. He highlighted NaCSA’s recent rebranding efforts aimed at accelerating the Feed Salone Agenda, a cornerstone of Sierra Leone’s development framework. “On behalf of His Excellency Dr. Julius Maada Bio, I welcome you to Sierra Leone and express our gratitude for your continued technical and financial support,” Ndomahina stated.
To honor the World Bank mission team, the Commissioner and his deputy presented a traditional symbol of respect, showcasing Sierra Leone’s rich cultural heritage.
In response, Abu Kargbo praised the success of a previous social safety net initiative that benefited 1.5 million Sierra Leoneans and commended NaCSA’s leadership and commitment to the PSSNYE project.
The World Bank mission will remain in Sierra Leone from December 3 to 10, 2024, conducting further assessments and providing support for the ongoing implementation of the PSSNYE project.
