Lakka: The Public Sector Reform Unit, PSRU, has presented the draft Management and Functional Review (MFR) report for the Sport Sector at the National Consultative Conference held in Lakka. During the opening of the two-day conference themed 'Sports for Inclusivity and Development in Sierra Leone,' PSRU reaffirmed its commitment to enhancing governance and performance within the nation's sports sector.
According to Sierra Leone News Agency, the Chief of Programmes at PSRU, Mr. Albert Williams, expressed gratitude for the recognition of PSRU in this significant national dialogue. He praised the Ministry of Sports for its efforts in transforming the sector and emphasized that sustained progress can only be achieved through platforms that enable stakeholders to critically assess the Ministry's performance and outline a path for development.
Mr. Williams pointed out that the conference theme is in alignment with the government's Medium-Term National Development Plan (MTNDP), particularly Cluster 3, which focuses on youth employment. He noted that this focus has the potential to transform young people into key drivers of innovation and national development. He urged Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) to fully support the ongoing Sectoral Management and Functional Review (MFR), which aims to realign the sector's delivery approach with the government's new policy priorities.
In her keynote address, the Minister of Sports, Ms. Augusta James-Teima, welcomed participants and highlighted the conference's significance as a landmark event for the sports sector. She emphasized the importance of reviewing essential documents such as the National Sports Policy and the ongoing MFR by PSRU. The Minister acknowledged funding as one of the sector's major challenges and called for stronger collaboration among all agencies within the sports ecosystem. She expressed optimism that the review's recommendations would address critical constraints hindering sectoral growth.
Additionally, the Head of Institutional Reform at PSRU, Mr. Idrissa Koroma, delivered a comprehensive presentation on the MFR. His presentation outlined the review's objectives, thematic focus areas, methodology, limitations, and a summary of findings and recommendations.
The conference represents a pivotal step toward strengthening governance, collaboration, and accountability within Sierra Leone's sports sector. With PSRU's support and the Ministry's commitment to reform, stakeholders are hopeful that the Management and Functional Review will provide a clear roadmap for a more inclusive, better-funded, and performance-driven sports ecosystem, ultimately positioning sports as a key driver of national development.