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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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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. …
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 …