Decentralization in Sierra Leone - Research for Development

Decentralization in Sierra Leone2.2.5 Trust in NGOs, by Age GroupFrequency by Age GroupDo NGOs(Percent)listen to whatpeople say andwhat they35 years orunderOver 35yearsneed?All RespondentsAlways 17.9 22.3 20.4Mostly 31.5 31.3 31.4Sometimes 27.4 27.2 27.3Rarely 7.2 6.9 7.1Never 16.0 12.2 13.8Total 100.0 100.0 100.02.2.6 Trust in NGOs, by SexFrequency by Sex (Percent)Do NGOslisten to whatpeople say andwhat theyFemale Maleneed?All RespondentsAlways 19.2 21.1 20.4Mostly 34.2 28.8 31.4Sometimes 23.3 29.6 27.3Rarely 7.7 6.7 7.1Never 15.5 12.8 13.8Total 100.0 100.0 100.02.3. Perceptions of Central Government as a Development Agency2.3.1 Central Government Activity in Respondents’ Localities, by DistrictFrequency by District (Percent)Do you know of any projectsand services centralgovernment has brought toyour community?Bo Bombali Kono WARDAllRespondentsYes 51.6 61.7 65.3 63.6 60.5No 48.4 38.3 34.7 36.4 39.5Total 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0Fanthorpe Consultancy Ltd Page 79