India Grants USD 990,000 to Sierra Leone for Disability Empowerment Project
| Key Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Country | India |
| Recipient Country | Sierra Leone |
| Financial Grant | USD 990,000 |
| Project Name | "Enabling Economic Independence for Specially Abled Persons in Sierra Leone" |
| Partner Organization | United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) |
| Objective | Promote economic independence and sustainable livelihoods for differently abled individuals |
| Major Components | - Refurbishment of training centers for PwDs<br>Development of training curriculum<br>Technology adoption for mobility<br>Loan schemes for tools<br>Work cooperatives in rural areas |
| India-Sierra Leone Ties | - Developmental Cooperation: USD 250 million via Lines of Credit, ECOWAS Bank<br>Pan-African e-Network: >450 students educated<br>ITEC Programme and ICCR Scholarships |
| India-UN Development Fund | - Established: June 2017<br>Total Commitment: USD 150 million<br>Projects Supported: 86 projects across 65 countries |
| Core Principles | South-South Cooperation, National ownership, Local capacity development, Equality, Mutual benefit |