{"id":577,"date":"2026-04-23T07:57:42","date_gmt":"2026-04-23T07:57:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thesatellitenewspapersl.com\/?p=577"},"modified":"2026-04-23T07:58:37","modified_gmt":"2026-04-23T07:58:37","slug":"salwaco-participates-in-imf-led-discussions-on-water-tariff-reform","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thesatellitenewspapersl.com\/?p=577","title":{"rendered":"SALWACO PARTICIPATES IN IMF-LED DISCUSSIONS ON WATER TARIFF REFORM"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Sierra Leone Water Company (SALWACO) joined key stakeholders in a strategic meeting with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) focused on advancing reforms in the water sector, particularly the development of a sustainable water tariff framework.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><br>Central to the discussions was the rollout of a multi-year water tariff methodology, to be developed by the Sierra Leone Water and Electricity Regulatory Commission (SLEWRC). The proposed framework will align with IMF technical guidance and support the implementation of a phased tariff adjustment regime consistent with sector realities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><br>Representing SALWACO at the meeting were the Chief Utility Director, Ing. Abdul Ben Lebbie, Finance Manager, Neneh T. Kamara, and Commercial Manager, John Carl-Neel Kamara Esq. During deliberations, the Chief Utility Director advocated for an accelerated timeline, proposing that the revised tariff be implemented in the first quarter of 2027 rather than the previously scheduled December 2027.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As part of agreed next steps, the Electricity and Water Regulatory Commission (EWRC) will develop the Terms of Reference (TOR) for the recruitment of a Technical Assistant to support the tariff review process. 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