Government Advances Land Administration Reform Under World Bank Supported Project

The Sierra Leone Land Administration Project (SLLAP), implemented by the Ministry of Lands, Housing and Country Planning (MLHCP) with support from the World Bank, is aimed at establishing an efficient and accessible land administration system in the country.
According to a public notice, the project is being guided by the World Bank’s Environmental and Social Framework (ESF) as well as Sierra Leone’s national environmental regulations, including those of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and other relevant environmental and social standards. The notice explained that the ESF sets out requirements for borrowers to identify, assess, and manage environmental and social risks and impacts associated with World Bank-financed projects.
The SLLAP has prepared an Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP) alongside an Asbestos Management Plan (AMP) as part of the proposed construction of the National Land Commission Head Office. These documents have been disclosed to the public in compliance with World Bank safeguard requirements. The ESMP is intended to mitigate potential adverse environmental and social impacts of the project while enhancing its positive outcomes.