# Towards Land Ownership Transparency in Sierra Leone: a Desk Review of Laws, Policies and Secondary Sources URL: https://www.transparency.org/en/publications/towards-land-ownership-transparency-in-sierra-leone Type: Publication or report Published: 2018-07-26 Updated: 2020-04-02 --- 26 July 2018 This report analyses the land registration system and applicable legal framework in Sierra Leone to determine whether these ensure adequate transparency and accountability, particularly in the context of beneficial ownership. The research for this report was conducted as part of the process of testing a new research framework to assess beneficial land ownership, as discussed in [Towards Transparency in Land Ownership: A Framework for Research on Beneficial Land Ownership](https://www.transparency.org/whatwedo/publication/towards_transparency_in_land_ownership_a_framework_for_research) (Transparency International: 2018). Based on the findings from the analysis, the report includes a set of evidence-based recommendations for reforming land laws and relevant land governance practices to ensure public disclosure of beneficial ownership interests in land and resources, as well as dissemination of crucial information needed to hold investors and other actors accountable for decisions that impact the environment, human rights and food security. ### Related publications ## [Regional Assessment of Integrity in Political Finance in South Asia, Southeast Asia and East Asia](https://www.transparency.org/en/publications/integrity-political-finance-asia) Publication • 03 September 2026 This report reviews systems across 17 countries to identify the areas of political finance most in need of reform. ## [Annual Report 2025](https://www.transparency.org/en/publications/annual-report-2025) Publication • 17 July 2026 In 2025, Transparency International pursued its mission to stop corruption and promote transparency, accountability and integrity at all levels and across all sectors of society. ## [Connecting the Dots: How financial intelligence units expose corrupt money flows and how they could do more](https://www.transparency.org/en/publications/connecting-the-dots) Publication • 24 June 2026 Financial intelligence units can play a key role in uncovering corruption, but only if they have the powers, resources and access to information they need. ## [Whistleblowing Authorities in Europe: Roles, challenges and lessons learned](https://www.transparency.org/en/publications/whistleblowing-authorities-in-europe-roles-challenges-and-lessons-learned) Publication • 19 June 2026 This report examines the institutional design, mandates and functioning of national whistleblowing authorities across Europe. ## Priorities - [Land corruption](https://www.transparency.org/en/our-priorities/land-corruption) ## Countries - [Sierra Leone](https://www.transparency.org/en/countries/sierra-leone) ## Projects - [Land corruption in Sub-Saharan Africa](https://www.transparency.org/en/projects/land-corruption-sub-saharan-africa) ![](https://images.transparencycdn.org/images/2018_Report_Towards_Land_Ownership_Transparency_in_Sierra_Leone_English_116.jpg?auto=compress&fit=crop&fm=webp&w=1200) [Download](https://images.transparencycdn.org/images/2018_Report_TowardsLandOwnershipTransparencySierraLeone_English.pdf)