The Anti-Corruption Commission of Sierra Leone continues their investigations... this time it's the "free maternal health care for pregnant women, lactating mothers and children under five" program. This international donor funded program was first announced in April 2010 and has been plagued by problems. Missing drugs. Hospital and doctor fees. Corruption, corruption, etc. It's sickening... literally.
I feel so badly for those women who've gotten pregnant within the last year... I feel horrible for those children under five... and all children, really. I'm sure they're disappointed... as are the UN and other donors who've contributed millions of dollars to this program.
The President, Ernest Bai Koroma, was so excited... and now I'm sure he's embarrassed and pissed off... it's become a national joke... and an international disgrace.
This is one of the problems with "tick box democracy" dictated by international donors and non-governmental organizations.
Other "tick box democracy" initiatives that've gone down the tubes... the Sierra Leone Broadcasting Corporation. Tick... the box... public broadcaster. Yep. But, what a mess... The Anti-Corruption Commission will soon be knocking on their door.
Other boxes ticked... Child Rights Act. Domestic Violence Act. Ticked but not implemented and not enforced by our beloved and hated SL Police Force - voted the most corrupt organization in Sierra Leone. The Anti-Corruption Commission can't even imagine investigating the police... it's THAT bad.
Oh my... what to do?
Hang in there,
S/
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