Decentralization in Sierra Leone - Research for Development

Decentralization in Sierra Leone2.1.7 Reasons for Preferring Development and Service Providers, by DistrictResponse by District (Percent Agreeing)Bo Bombali Kono WARDWhat are yourreasons for yourchoice of politicalauthority to askfirst fordevelopment andservices?All RespondentsLeader of thecommunity? 44.7 63.9 62.8 85.3 64.2Has power to getthings done?79.1 89.7 93.9 98.0 90.3SpecificallyResponsible forDevelopment? 66.2 78.1 87.2 77.6 77.02.2. Perceptions of NGOs2.2.1 NGO Activity in Respondents’ Localities, by DistrictFrequency by District (Percent)Do you know of anyprojects and servicesBo Bombali Kono WARDNGOs have brought toyour communityAllRespondentsYes 88.9 74.0 72.7 58.3 73.0No 11.1 26.0 27.3 43.7 27.0Total 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.02.2.2 Reported Knowledge of NGO Activity as a Function of BenefitFrequency by District (Percent)Have you benefitedfrom any of the NGOprojects you knowabout?Bo Bombali Kono WARDrespondentsanswering “yes”to question 2.1.1onlyYes 97.2 99.2 87.7 76.8 90.8No 2.1 0.8 12.3 23.2 9.2Total 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0Fanthorpe Consultancy Ltd Page 77