Transforming Sierra Leone – Evidence-Based Pathways to Sustainable Futures

This project will strengthen Sierra Leone’s national data and statistical systems by using artificial intelligence (AI) and digital technologies to improve monitoring of the SDGs and the Medium-Term National Development Plan. It aims to advance the use of data, geographic information systems (GIS), and data-driven tools to reinforce the country’s statistical infrastructure—particularly by assisting Statistics Sierra Leone (Stats SL) in piloting AI-powered methodologies for analyzing multidimensional poverty through the Local Multidimensional Poverty Index (LMPI), and developing a foundational digital data hub for national development indicators. Key outputs include a landscape and capacity assessment, training for officials, and an AI-enabled prototype platform designed to close data gaps, enhance decision-making, and advance poverty reduction and sustainable development.