National Evidence Summit 2027: Shuku Blai: What should Sierra Leone carry forward?
- Dates
- 24–25 February 2027
- Venue
- Freetown City Council, 17 Wallace Johnson Street, Freetown
- Format
- Hybrid: in person and online
Shuku Blai: What should Sierra Leone carry forward?
The National Evidence Summit (NES) brings together researchers, policymakers, practitioners, young people and communities to share evidence and shape Sierra Leone's future. NES 2027 is convened by the Institute for Development together with national and international partners.
NES 2027 will take place on 24th to 25th February 2027 at Freetown City Council, 17 Wallace Johnson Street, Freetown. It is a hybrid conference, so you can join us in person or online.
This year's theme is Shuku Blai: What should Sierra Leone carry forward?
The shuku blai is a traditional woven basket used to carry valuable items. At NES 2027, we will ask what evidence, ideas, practices and lessons we should carry into Sierra Leone's future, and how we can carry them together.
More details on the programme, speakers and how to take part will be shared soon.
To find out what happened at last year's Summit, read the NES 2026 conference report.
Key dates
24 February 2027
National Evidence Summit, day one
Freetown City Council, 17 Wallace Johnson Street, Freetown
25 February 2027
National Evidence Summit, day two
Freetown City Council, 17 Wallace Johnson Street, Freetown
Further dates, including the National Evidence Award deadline: coming soon.
Programme
Coming soon.
Speakers
Coming soon.
National Evidence Award 2027
The National Evidence Award recognises government ministries, departments and agencies that show strong, practical use of evidence to inform decisions, shape policy and improve results.
Read the National Evidence Award guidelines (PDF)Previous winners
- Presented
- At NES 2027, 24–25 February 2027
- Nominations
- Coming soon
- Eligible
- National government ministries, departments and agencies
Register
Coming soon.
- Venue
- Freetown City Council, 17 Wallace Johnson Street, Freetown
- Format
- Hybrid: in person and online
- Partnering
- Partner with the Summit
Be there for NES 2027.
More details on the programme, speakers and how to take part will be shared soon.