Following Survey On Government Ministries… Prince Macauley to Launch National Integrity Scorecard
Economist, Prince Jacob Macauley, has announced plans to release a groundbreaking National Integrity Scorecard that will assess the performance, transparency, and accountability of government Ministries across Sierra Leone. The initiative follows months of independent surveys and citizen consultations conducted in several districts across the country.
According to Macauley, the project gathered responses from hundreds of citizens, civil society actors, and stakeholders who regularly interact with government institutions.
“The Integrity Scorecard will evaluate Ministries, using key indicators including transparency, service delivery, and responsiveness to citizens, ethical conduct, and institutional accountability. This initiative is about giving the people of Sierra Leone a voice and ensuring that public institutions remain accountable to the citizens they serve,” Macauley said.
“Our democracy becomes stronger when citizens are informed about how their government is performing.”
Preliminary findings from the survey indicate that over 60% of respondents believe that stronger transparency mechanisms are needed across public institutions, while nearly 55% of participants expressed concerns about delays in public service delivery.
Macauley noted that the Integrity Scorecard is not intended to attack or undermine government institutions, but to encourage reform, strengthen public trust, and highlight areas where progress is being made.“We are not doing this to discredit anyone,” he emphasized. “This scorecard is meant to highlight both strengths and weaknesses. It is an opportunity for improvement and a tool for constructive engagement between citizens and government.”
The forthcoming report will present ratings for key Ministries, identify performance trends, and recommend policy improvements aimed at strengthening governance and institutional integrity. Governance analysts say such independent monitoring initiatives are essential in strengthening transparency and democratic accountability, particularly in developing democracies.
Macauley confirmed that the Integrity Scorecard report will be officially unveiled in the coming weeks, after which the full findings will be made publicly available to the media, civil society organizations, and policy stakeholders. He called on citizens, government officials, and civil society groups to engage constructively with the report once it is released.
“Accountability is a shared responsibility,” Macauley stated. “When citizens, leaders, and institutions work together, Sierra Leone can build a stronger culture of integrity and public service.”
