This week IGR speaks with Raymond George, Director of Media & Communications, of the National Electoral Commission (NEC). In this episode we discuss the electoral process and the government’s recent decision to utilize Proportional Representation (PR) in the upcoming election. In particular, we highlight IGR’s recent Knowledge, Attitudes and Practice (KAP) survey work that demonstrates that 80% of citizens across Sierra Leone have little knowledge or understanding of PR and electoral processes in general. We want to hear from NEC and have them respond to these findings and what they think the implications of these findings might have on the upcoming June 2023 elections, and its potential impact on women and independent candidates. 

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IGR speaks to the National Coordinator of National Elections Watch (NEW) on the recent switch from a First-Past-The-Post to Proportional Representation system in Sierra Leone. What does this mean for the upcoming elections?

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As many of you probably already know, there are several African countries that are holding national elections this 2023 (such as SL, Liberia, Nigeria, Democratic Republic of Congo, Chad, Gabon and also South Sudan). Bridging Knowledge and Policy will produce a brief weekly elections-series podcast that will cover substantive topics that will focus on issues related to the lead-up to the June 2023 national elections. The intent here is to briefly highlight these important topics, policy shifts, as well as political implications for Sierra Leone's cohesion, democratic process, and overall security. Topics such as the recent MidTerm Census and its implications as well as the country's recent switch to the PR system from First-Past-the-Post, to the recently passed Gender Bill (30% quota), as well party politics and personalities will also be covered.

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In this episode we speak with Paul Jibateh to look at the ongoing challenges of hate speech in Sierra Leone and the role it plays in undermining social cohesion. Paul helps us to better understand the role that the media plays and its ongoing role in disseminating hate speech. 

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This episode talks about Sierra Leones' strong religious tolerance to temper political tensions. 

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In this episode, we speak with Kelfala Kallon, the Bank Governor of Sierra Leone about the current state of inflation and its impact on Sierra Leone’s economy. But what can one say are the causes of the unstable rate of inflation in the country and what can be done about it?

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In this episode, we speak with Dr. Kelfala Kallon, the Bank Governor of Sierra Leone about our country’s currency redenomination process.

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