About Us
Who we are
The European Union is represented in Sierra Leone by the European Union Delegation in Freetown, which works with the Embassies and Diplomatic Representations of the EU Member States through a #TeamEurope approach.
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The staff of the European Union Delegation to Sierra Leone
What we do
The Delegation of the European Union in Freetown is one of 139 European Union Delegations around the world, serving the European Union interests as a whole. The partnership between the European Union and Sierra Leone started in 1976 when the EU opened its Delegation in Freetown and has since become more diverse and stronger.
The Delegation's mandate includes the following:
- To actively promote the values and policies of the European Union, in an open and equal partnership with the Government and people of Sierra Leone;
- To deepen the political dialogue on all issues of mutual interest and to strengthen the partnership;
- To implement the EU Common Foreign and Security Policy;
- To programme the European Union's development cooperation and manage projects directly;
- To coordinate the implementation of all EU assistance, multilateral and bilateral, to increase cooperation synergy between member states.
Our Office
The EU Delegation in Sierra Leone works in teams (known as sections) that cater to the Country and EU priorities:
Head of Delegation
Ambassador Manuel Müller
Head of Section - Political, Press and Information
Mr. Juan Antonio Frutos
Head of Co-operation
Mr. Gerald Hatler
Team Leader - Governance and Civil Society
Ms. Serena Bertaina
Team Leader - Economy and Social Sectors
Mr. Mario Caivano
Team Leader - Rural Development and Infrastructure
Mr. Holger Rommen
Head of Section - Contract and Finance
Ms. Agneta Lindqvist
Head of Administration
Ms. Francesca Gritti
Contact information
Address: Delegation of the European Union to Sierra Leone, Leicester Peak, Regent, Freetown, Sierra Leone
Reception – Switchboard: +232.88.13.6000
Delegation's email address: [email protected]