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By Mabinty M. Kamara The National Elections Watch (NEW), a coalition of civil society organizations that monitor the electoral processes in Sierra Leone, has called on the government to clearly explain to the public the justification for its proposed Mid-Term Census. The proclamation of the Mid-Term Census was done by President Julius Maada Bio two weeks ago, on July 21.
This was the first ever Mid-Term Census in Sierra Leone, and first digital population census conducted in the country.
The World Bank cited incomplete aspects of the activities leading to data collection for its decision to withhold its support.
World Bank support for statistical capacity building and open data initiatives is provided in response to high demand by our member countries, (...)