Following an in-depth needs analysis through bilateral consultations organized between FAO and Sierra Leone’s counterparts responsible for producing and using agricultural statistics, and based on the information collected through a questionnaire prepared by FAO and completed by the national agricultural statistical team, the following activities, planned for the period 2021-2024, are implemented in Sierra Leone with the aim to fill gaps in different levels of technical expertise and capacities.

• HR Policies: Support in evaluating and establishing adequate human resources policies that allow the national statistical units to operate appropriately;
• Leadership & Communication: Strengthen leadership and communication skills;
• Scholarship Programme: Participation in the scholarship programme;
• Basic Training: Basic training in agricultural statistics;
• AGPROD: Support in preparing survey tools for agricultural production surveys;
• Master Sampling Frame (MSF): Technical assistance in developing, using and maintaining a cost-effective Master Sampling Frame (MSF) to implement an integrated system of agricultural surveys;
• Computer-Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI): Training and support to the country in developing, implementing, and maintaining CAPI-based surveys to improve data quality and cost-efficiency of agricultural surveys.