NaCSA Meets with IsDB Team to Discuss SLCDD Project Extension and Future Plans

NaCSA House, 14-16 Charlotte Street, Freetown. Wednesday, 17th July 2024 – The National Commission for Social Action (NaCSA) has met with a team of experts from the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) to discuss critical matters relating to the remaining activities of the project, project’s extension implications, the proposed transfer of the Palm Oil Project Activities to the SLCDD, withdrawal applications, and the proposed SLCDD III.

NaCSA is currently implementing the second phase of the Sierra Leone Community Demand Driven (SLCDD) project, aiming to build the livelihoods of the rural poor by providing access to socio-economic opportunities, capacity-building, demand-driven social and productive assets and services, business development services including microfinance, self-help affinity groups, and building local-level institutions and governance structures, benefiting over one million and five hundred Sierra Leoneans.

During this technical expert meeting, the team lead from NaCSA was the Deputy Commissioner Sir Jimmy Batilo Songa, who thanked the mission and IsDB for their immeasurable support. The Deputy Commissioner highlighted that the Ndomahinalisation process has strategically repositioned the Commission to effectively and efficiently implement development programs. He emphasized the alignment of NaCSA’s programs with the national development framework and the commitment to quality assurance, impact, and sustainability.

In an exclusive interview, the Programme Manager for SLCDD II, Momoh Juana, noted the importance of the withdrawal application process for the disbursement of funds from the IsDB, appealing for quicker processing to avoid stalling implementation. He mentioned that NaCSA, through the Ministry of Finance (MoF), has submitted a request for funds from the IsDB to implement the third phase of SLCDD, which aligns with President Bio’s *Feed Salone Initiative. He expressed optimism about future opportunities and confidence in NaCSA’s capacity.

The Technical Team Lead (TTL) for IsDB, Sabiu Awal, and Project Management Specialist, Asma Bousdira, expressed their optimism and thanked the team for the productive meeting.