What can be done to protect Sierra Leone’s highway assets?
RoTAP Opinion Piece
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The paper is an opinion piece prepared by Rokel Technical Advisory Panel (RoTAP), following two recent bridge failures in Sierra Leone.
Published: November 1, 2013
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This paper is an opinion piece prepared by Rokel Technical Advisory Panel (RoTAP), following two recent bridge failures in Sierra Leone. RoTAP is a UK diaspora organisation comprising engineering and technical professionals. The paper offers suggestions on possible solutions to address the problem of protecting the country’s highway assets.
Sent to policy makers and SLIE in Sierra Leone on Protecting Sierra Leone’s Highway Assets
The impact of mining freight on the highway transport infrastructure in Sierra Leone
Publication Number: RoTAP002
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Part of the SLIE conference series:
- Sustainable Practices in Sierra Leone’s Mining Sector
- The impact of mining freight on the highway transport infrastructure in Sierra Leone
A discussion paper on the impact of mining freight on the highway transport infrastructure in Sierra Leone presented June 20-22, 2012 - Biennial Conference of Sierra Leone Institution of Engineers.
We are working a sustainable Sierra Leone by applying our engineering and technical experience, knowledge and ideas.
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Good transportation gets people to work and is integral to the supply chain of businesses. It also gets people and goods to the marketplace and stimulates economic activities.
In Sierra Leone, transport should support businesses and economic growth and social development through providing fast and efficient movement of people and goods. The mining activities in Sierra Leone have given Sierra Leoneans much needed access to employment opportunities and in turn improving access hinges on better transport infrastructure including roads, tracks, bridges, footpaths and footbridges.
This paper gives the general overview of the highway transportation infrastructure in Sierra Leone and in particular, discusses the challenges facing the highway transportation infrastructure and opportunities for securing sustainable transport options in the future.
Sustainable Practices in Sierra Leone’s Mining Sector
Publication Number: RoTAP001
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Part of the SLIE conference series:
- Sustainable Practices in Sierra Leone’s Mining Sector
- The impact of mining freight on the highway transport infrastructure in Sierra Leone
A discussion paper on sustainable practices in Sierra Leone's mining sector presented June 20-22, 2012 - Biennial Conference of Sierra Leone Institution of Engineers.
We are working a sustainable Sierra Leone by applying our engineering and technical experience, knowledge and ideas.
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There is growing pressure for the less developed countries to adopt sustainable practices that are considered uneconomical and unproven. Sustainable practices that deliver business objectives are key for Sierra Leone to have a lasting legacy from the country’s wealth in natural mineral resources. The mining companies have the capacity and potential to support the Government of Sierra Leone in providing the required training and development for engineers, technician and artisans and to promote the development of sustainable local communities. Legislations are in place to facilitate such arrangements, e.g. through fiscal incentives.
The areas of priority that are considered relevant to enhancing sustainable practices in Sierra Leone’s mining sector are:
- successful engagement and involvement of stakeholders
- drafting, monitoring and enforcement of concessions and contracts issued to mining companies
- managing and mitigating damage to the environment and ecology.
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