The Resilience and Sustainability Facility (RSF) is an IMF lending instrument designed to support long-term structural reforms that address climate change and enhance resilience. Sierra Leone is preparing a request for RSF access in parallel with the ongoing ECF-supported program. If approved with access at 75% quota, the RSF would provide approximately $210 million.
The reform measures are expected to be implemented for a two-year period, with completion by the end of 2027.
The mission will finalise timelines, responsibilities, and coordination among key government agencies, including the Ministry of Finance, the Ministry of Environment, the Ministry of Planning and Economic Development, and the National Disaster Management Agency.
Chairing the opening discussions of the technical meeting on Monday, 29th September 2025, Acting Minister of Finance, Kadiatu Allie, stressed the need for alignment on timing and content, urging all agencies and partners to coordinate closely.
According to Sellu McCarthy, Head of Climate Finance Unit at the Ministry of Finance, Progress will be monitored through four semi-annual reviews, conducted in conjunction with ECF reviews. These semi-annual reviews will assess progress in implementing the reform measures, noting that successful completion of each measure will trigger disbursement of a proportional share of the RSF loan, ensuring accountability and sustained momentum throughout the reform period.
The reform measures focus on strengthening Climate Governance, Infrastructure Resilience, Fiscal Planning, Social Protection, Water Utility Sustainability, and Financial Sector Reporting.
World Bank representatives called for additional technical discussions to ensure clarity and shared understanding of the reform process.
