Africa-Press – Sierra-Leone. Sierra Leone has participated in a crucial meeting with other member states of the Mano River Union (MRU) in Monrovia, Liberia, to validate the protocols for the creation of a Transboundary Water Basin Management Office.
The three-day gathering, held from December 16th to 18th, 2025, took place at the Murex Hotel and brought together technical experts, policymakers, and key representatives from MRU member states, including Sierra Leone.
The focus of the meeting was to review, refine, and finalize the governance documents necessary for establishing the new office, which will be called the Mano River Union Transboundary Water Basin Management Office (TWBMO-MRU).
The office is designed to promote sustainable management of shared water resources across the Mano River Basin, which spans several countries in the West African region, including Sierra Leone, Liberia, Guinea, and Côte d’Ivoire.
The initiative seeks to strengthen regional cooperation by creating harmonized policies for the management of water and natural resources, which are critical for the well-being of the people living within the basin. The office will also serve as a platform for addressing common challenges related to transboundary water resources.
Speaking on behalf of the Mano River Union at the meeting, Deputy Secretary Mrs. Ama Gborie Foday stressed the importance of having strong legal and institutional frameworks in place to manage these shared resources.
“Water knows no borders. Its flow binds our peoples, our ecosystems, and our economies. Yet, without the right legal and institutional instruments, these shared resources can become flashpoints of tension rather than bridges of cooperation,” she stated.
The discussions during the meeting also highlighted the need for the Transboundary Water Basin Management Office to ensure equitable distribution of resources, enhance collaboration among countries, and promote long-term socio-economic development within the MRU region. As a result of this meeting, the outcome is expected to pave the way for the official establishment and operationalization of the office in the near future.
The validation of these protocols is deemed a milestone for Sierra Leone and its neighbors, reinforcing their shared commitment to managing their natural resources responsibly. The new office will play an essential role in fostering cooperation and ensuring that water resources within the region are used sustainably for the benefit of all communities.
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