Climate governance has become a pressing issue for Sierra Leone and the wider West African region. GRC’s study “Environmental Governance for a Sustainable Future” highlights how poor policy enforcement contributes to deforestation, flooding, and waste mismanagement. Our research indicates that sustainable governance requires environmental accountability at both community and institutional levels. By involving local authorities…
Young people form the backbone of democracy, yet their role in governance is often underestimated. Our study titled “Youth Voices in Governance” explored how civic education and digital activism empower youth to participate in governance reforms. The findings show that youth engagement increases when platforms are inclusive and accessible. Through workshops and social media campaigns,…
Accountability is a cornerstone of democracy and development. The Governance Research Centre recently concluded a national assessment on “Public Perception of Anti-Corruption Measures.” The study revealed that citizens’ trust in governance increases significantly when anti-corruption institutions are independent and transparent. Our findings recommend periodic audits, whistleblower protections, and digital reporting systems to enhance transparency in…
The Governance Research Centre (GRC) believes that effective governance begins at the community level. In our recent study, we explored how citizen engagement in local decision-making has improved transparency in service delivery across several districts in Sierra Leone. The research highlighted that communities with active participation in council meetings recorded higher satisfaction in the management…
In modern governance, access to reliable data determines accountability and progress. GRC’s recent publication on “Open Data for Good Governance” shows how public access to information can transform policy decisions and reduce corruption. Our field research found that communities with open budget data had fewer reports of financial mismanagement. We advocate for a governance culture…
Gender equality remains at the heart of good governance. Through GRC’s “Women in Leadership” initiative, we examined the barriers that prevent women from participating in political and administrative decision-making. The study revealed that cultural norms, limited access to education, and economic dependency continue to hinder women’s representation. Our research emphasized that gender-transformative governance is not…
The Governance Research Centre (GRC) believes that effective governance begins at the community level. In our recent study, we explored how citizen engagement in local decision-making has improved transparency in service delivery across several districts in Sierra Leone. The research highlighted that communities with active participation in council meetings recorded higher satisfaction in the management…
