17 April, 2008

Sierra Express, Freetown

Finance Ministry Signs UNDP Country Programme Action Plan

The Ministry of Finance and Economic Development, in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) office, has signed the UNDP’s Ccountry Programme Action Plan (CPAP) at the Ministry’s conference room at the Youyi Building in Freetown.

In his opening remarks, the acting development secretary John Sumailah said the action plan outlines the government and UNDP relationship and strategy, a plan which aims at fostering development in Sierra Leone.

Making his statement, the UNDP Country Director, Bernard Mokam, said the action plan is an elaborate cooperation framework for 2008-2010, which was officially endorsed by government and development partners in February this year, to serve as a country-working document saying that the plan identifies three key areas they are committed to, supporting the consolidation of the peace process.

He expressed concern over marginalized groups in the country, especially young people.

Signing the document, the Deputy Minister of Finance and Economic Development, Dr. Richard Konteh, welcomed the idea, noting that it complements government initiative.

He said the plan was not only limited to development but also finding ways to strengthen the right foundation for sustainable growth and development.

The Deputy Minister noted that the plan prioritizes the PRSP and other documents

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