Sierra Leone

Sierra Leone's civil war not only left a legacy of lost lives and damaged infrastructure, but changed the way trust is formed, showing how early-life trauma can shape long-term economic decision making.

Who should select political candidates, the people or the party?

An experiment in Sierra Leone varied how much say voters, compared to party officials, had in selecting candidates for Parliamentary elections, and sheds light on which systems of leadership selection are most effective

A shared performance incentive scheme for health workers and their supervisors improved productivity and health outcomes and was more effective than paying the incentive to only one group

Can delegation to technocrats or inclusive decision making improve local development outcomes in Sierra Leone?

Do meritocratic promotions increase worker productivity?

Increasing the social accountability of health systems improves health outcomes and increases resilience against health shocks

How a collaboration between the IGC and policymakers in Sierra Leone reduced barriers to trade and helped local businesses export their goods

In the midst of the Ebola crisis an empowerment programme acts as a shield for adolescent girls