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Sierra Leone National Accounts Technical Assistance Report Summary: April 4–29, 2022

GDP Rebasing:

• Current base year is 2006; new base year is 2018.
• Uses Supply and Use Tables (SUT) framework and 2008 SNA.
• Priority Recommendations:
  • Obtain missing administrative data from key institutions (NRA, NATCOM, SLICOM, SLANGO).
  • Complete classification of trade margins, HFCE, and GFCF by product.
  • Training on national accounts concepts and SUT compilation is ongoing and crucial for meeting deadlines.

Supply and Use Tables (SUT):

• Framework includes 114 industries and 114 products (SLSIC/SLCPA).
• Mission helped complete output and intermediate consumption matrices based on AESE data.
• ⚖️ Balancing and SUT compilation requires ongoing data integration.

Data Sources and Methodologies:

• AESE data used for GDP components. Censuses/APIs delayed (e.g., Agriculture Census postponed).
• Survey templates for QE (ongoing AESE) have issues affecting future data collection.

Implementation & Capacity Building:

• NAU understaffed; need additional staff/FTE.
• Training provided on classifications, SUT, and balancing tools to build capacities.

Key Risks & Timeline:

• The December 2022 deadline risked due to new surveys and missing data.
• Maintaining focus on rebasing despite new commitments is essential.

High Priority:

• Complete HFCE estimates and product classification for SUT components by mid-2022.
• Ensure all stakeholders collaborate for data delivery and classification mapping.