Advocating for Rights Based Approach to Pro-poor Land Governance in Sierra Leone

Undertake monitoring, research and data gathering for evidence based advocacy and lobby to influence the Office of the President, the Ministry of Land, Country Planning and the Environment, Agriculture, Forestry and Food Security, Fisheries and Marine Resources, Ministry of Justice, Ministry of Local Government, donor partners and Paramount Chiefs at national and district level. Advocate for review of contracts and agreements and making them public Mobilise communities in Pujehun, Port Loko and Bombali Districts and support affected communities to speak out. Targeting training and awareness raising for each of these groups. Establish dialogue forums nationally and locally to regularly engage policy makers, company, community stakeholders, land owners and users Engage with media, including social media, to bring greater attention to issues surrounding large scale land acquisition in Sierra Leone. Establish coalitions to marshal and amplify evidence and mobilise resources. Access regional/international exchange platforms and networks: this will assemble coalitions for change; create a platform for learning exchange; marshal and amplify evidence; and mobilise resources etc. Think tank will activel