National Commission for Social Action Act, 2001
The Act establishing the National Commission for Social Action (NaCSA) to deliver poverty-reduction and community-development programmes in Sierra Leone.
Summary
The National Commission for Social Action Act, 2001 established the National Commission for Social Action (NaCSA), which grew out of the earlier relief and reconstruction arrangements to become the Government's main vehicle for social-action, poverty-reduction and community-driven development programmes.
The Act provides for the Commission's establishment, composition and functions, enabling it to plan and implement programmes that rebuild communities, deliver basic services and infrastructure, support vulnerable groups, and channel development assistance. It provides for the Commission's governance, funding and accountability.
It has been amended in 2008 and 2015.
Main provisions
- Establishes the National Commission for Social Action (NaCSA).
- Provides for its composition, governance and funding.
- Confers functions in poverty reduction and community development.
- Enables delivery of basic services, infrastructure and support to vulnerable groups.
- Provides for the channelling of development assistance and accountability.