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DDS Formalises Strategic Partnership with OpenStreetMap Sierra Leone to Advance Geospatial Research and Development

Development Decision Support (DDS) Limited is pleased to announce the signing of a formal Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with OpenStreetMap Sierra Leone (OSM-SL), a registered community-based organization specialized in the …

Apr 10, 2026 Read More
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Research on Microfinance Schemes in Sierra Leone

This research explored the role and potential of microfinance schemes, focusing on both formal and informal credit systems in Sierra Leone. It assessed existing microfinance schemes, identified best practices for …

Dec 19, 2024 Read More
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Women’s Financial Inclusion in Sierra Leone: A Review and Product Mapping Analysis

This project addressed the critical barriers to women’s access to finance in Sierra Leone, an issue central to economic empowerment and sustainable development. DDS conducted a comprehensive desk review to …

Dec 10, 2024 Read More
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Research into the Impact of the Conflict on Worst Forms of Child Labour in Sierra Leone

Sierra Leone’s civil war left a devastating legacy, including the widespread engagement of children in the worst forms of child labour (WFCL). This project analysed the impact of the conflict …

Dec 04, 2024 Read More
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Research and Baseline Study on the Situation and Relevance of Informal Economy Unions in Sierra Leone

This study, conducted for the Sierra Leone Labour Congress (SLLC), investigated the challenges and opportunities within Sierra Leone’s informal economy, focusing on informal economy unions (IEUs) and their impact on …

Jan 12, 2024 Read More
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Enhancing Fiscal Management and Revenue Generation Amidst the Ebola Crisis

This study, conducted for the Budget Advocacy Network (BAN) in Sierra Leone, aimed to support the government in addressing the severe fiscal challenges posed by the Ebola epidemic. With revenue …

Dec 20, 2019 Read More
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The African Peer Review Mechanism Process (APRM) - Sierra Leone

This project involved conducting a situational analysis of Sierra Leone’s socio-economic development as part of the African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM). The study assessed policies, programmes, and implementation frameworks across …

May 08, 2019 Read More
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Africa Human Capital in Science, Technology & Agripreneurship for Food Security Framework (AHC-STAFF)

This report presented an in-depth analysis of human capacity requirements in Sierra Leone’s agriculture sector, with a focus on improving productivity and addressing critical gaps along key agricultural value chains. …

Sep 07, 2016 Read More
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Impact of Climate Change on the Work Environment and Livelihoods in Sierra Leone

This research, commissioned by the Sierra Leone Labour Congress (SLLC), reviewed the impact of climate change on Sierra Leone’s work environment and livelihoods, with the aim of generating a position …

Jun 05, 2016 Read More