Berlin, Germany | Thursday, 23 October 2025 | A high-level Sierra Leonean delegation led by the Minister of Planning and Economic Development, Ms. Kenye Barlay, and Dr. Patrick Kormawa, Director of Food Security at the Presidential Initiative on Climate Change, Renewable Energy and Food Security (PI-CREF), has successfully concluded negotiations with the Government of the Federal Republic of Germany, securing a €28.2 million grant.
The funding will support healthcare delivery, renewable energy development, and other critical interventions aligned with Sierra Leone’s Medium-Term National Development Plan (MTNDP).
The collaborative effort underscores Sierra Leone’s growing partnerships with international development allies in advancing inclusive growth and resilience.
Dr. Kandeh Kolleh Yumkella, Chairman of PI-CREF, participated virtually in the discussions and played a pivotal role in facilitating the agreement, further demonstrating his leadership and commitment to mobilizing international support for Sierra Leone’s development priorities.
This achievement marks another milestone in the government’s ongoing efforts to strengthen the nation’s health and energy infrastructure while driving sustainable progress for the people of Sierra Leone.
