Inability to implement an effective governance arrangement has ignited violent conflicts in Sierra Leone. The conflicts originated from Liberia and ignited a combustive violence in the Mano River Union in Sierra Leone. During the reign of Charles Taylor, former president of Liberia, the Mano River Union was the center of conflict that spread to Sierra Leone. Although, the Sierra Leone has attempted to strengthening the democracy and consolidate peace since 2002, however, the issue within the Mano River Union still remains fragile because of the inability to implement effective governance to enhance a lasting peace and security. Presently, Sierra Leone is one of the top poorest countries in the world ranked 180th out of 187 countries within the Human Development Index. Over 60% of the Sierra Leonean population live below $1.25 a day. Over 70% of the youth are unemployed. (UNDP, 2012). Bad governance that fails to create development in...
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