This situation poses a long term social and economic problems. The conflict in the sub-region notably Liberia, still constitute a threat to the consolidation of peace in Sierra Leone.
The United Nations UN is planning a national recovery strategy for Sierra Leone focusing on coordination for recovery, facilitating the reintegration of returning populations, encouraging community reconciliation and promoting the protection of human rights.
The humanitarian situation of returnees and returning refugees remain a major challenge in the peace building process. Also, the influx of Liberian refugees remains a source of concern. Reconciliation and peace building activities appear to be an uphill task since it has been difficult reconciling perpetrators and their victims. Nevertheless, barely 18 months after the official declaration of the end of Sierra Leone's decade old war, considerable progress has been made in several areas including youth development and skills training support.
With an increasingly improving national security, agencies fighting to reverse the appalling job and economic opportunities have made a positive mark. On a national scale, the government of Sierra Leone is beginning to address the issue of youths as of July The aim of the meeting was to launch a National Youth Policy.
Issues affecting youths in post conflict Sierra Leone were outlined and debated upon. Challenges and obstacles facing agencies in their work with and for youths were highlighted, and the need for harmonization and reduction of duplication of activities among others were discussed.
