Linpico News and Job Opportunities

Linpico is proud to announce that we are now providing EViews training to the Macro Fiscal Group in Sierra Leone. The overall objective is to build capacity among authorities of the Macro Fiscal Group in the use of the Sierra Leone Integrated Macroeconomic Model (SLIMM). Training started on 11^Th August 2025 for MFSG participants in the preparation of macroeconomic policy notes based on various scenarios derived from the model.

The SLIMM model remains critical for macroeconomic management, planning as well as budgeting purposes in Sierra Leone. The model has undergone various revisions including the update of the data and developing an Eviews backend to do the computation of the model.

Linpico is proud to announce the award of a new project funded by the European Union: Education Sector Public Expenditure Review (PER) in Greenland. This assignment, commissioned under the FWC SEA 2023 Lot 6 framework, will support the Government of Greenland in improving the efficiency, effectiveness, and equity of public education spending.

During implementation, Linpico will conduct a comprehensive assessment of public expenditure in Greenland’s education sector. This will include an analysis of budget allocations, financial efficiency, service delivery performance, and fiscal sustainability. Our team will engage key national and local stakeholders, carry out in-depth data analysis, and deliver actionable policy recommendations to help optimise education investments, enhance service delivery, and support long-term financial sustainability.

The findings will directly contribute to the EU-Greenland education partnership and inform strategic reforms aligned with the new Greenlandic Education Strategy 2024–2030.

Good luck to Laury Incorvaia and the Project Team!

On July 3, 2025, Linpico’s Evaluation Team successfully organized the Final Dissemination Seminar for the Evaluation of EU Support to Private Sector Development in North Macedonia. The primary objective of this evaluation was to deliver an independent and comprehensive assessment of the effectiveness and efficiency of EU-funded interventions aimed at fostering private sector development in the country. The evaluation examined how well these initiatives aligned with their original objectives and the extent to which they contributed to measurable economic outcomes.

The seminar, taking place in Skopje, served as a platform for meaningful dialogue, bringing together key stakeholders such as representatives from the European Union Delegation, implementing partners including GIZ and EBRD, as well as officials from the Ministry of Economy, various inspectorates, the Bureau of Metrology, chambers of commerce, and beneficiary companies. In total, 20 participants attended the event.

Following the presentation of the evaluation findings, participants engaged in constructive discussions on several critical topics. These included identifying priorities for future interventions, addressing the specific needs of the private sector, and exploring effective strategies to promote sustainable economic growth. Additionally, participants shared lessons learned and examples of good practice from ongoing and past projects, highlighting how these insights can inform the design and implementation of future EU-supported programs.

Linpico is proud to be awarded the management of the € 4 171 000.00  EU funded project : Complementary Support – Nature Nourishes SBRC in Sierra Leone.

The overall objective of this Technical Assistance Contract is to ensure the successful implementation and oversight of the Budget Support component (EUR 65 million over a four-year period) of the EU-funded State Building and Resilience Contract (SBRC) which is under Nature Nourishes Programme.

The “Nature Nourishes” Programme is part of the European Union’s Global Gateway strategy, which aims to strengthen Sierra Leone’s resilience against both internal and external shocks, protect the environment, and enhance educational outcomes per the country’s National Development plan.

The main objectives of this programme include environmental protection, enhancing education, promoting sustainable agriculture, decentralisation, and public financial management (PFM) reforms.

The specific objectives of this Complementary EU Support contract awarded to Linpico are to strengthen the PFM system, to strengthen the Budget oversight, to assist for the implementation and monitoring of the Budget Support (ongoing SBRC under Nature Nourishes Programme).

As part of its ongoing commitment to sustainable development and equitable access to energy, LINPICO SARL was selected by the ECOWAS Commission, through the Regional Off-Grid Electricity Access Project (ROGEAP), to conduct a strategic mission to analyze import duties applied to off-grid solar photovoltaic products in ECOWAS member countries.

A high-stakes mission for the energy transition in West Africa

The main objective of this 18-month mission is to assess and reconcile the interests of three major stakeholders:

• customs administrations,
• national industrial stakeholders,
• and energy authorities.

The analysis will focus in particular on tariff barriers to the importation of off-grid solar products, in order to propose balanced recommendations to facilitate access to sustainable electrification solutions for households and businesses.

Technical work based on HS codes for solar products

One of the key components of this mission is the development of technical information sheets on the Harmonized System (HS) codes applicable to off-grid solar photovoltaic equipment. These sheets aim to facilitate the harmonized identification of products by customs services, enhance the transparency of procedures, and support the regional harmonization of import policies.

Multi-sector expertise is mobilized:

LINPICO is mobilizing a multidisciplinary team for this mission, combining expertise in customs policy, local industries, renewable energy, and regional trade regulations. This project is fully in line with the dynamics of ROGEAP, implemented with the support of the World Bank and the ECOWAS Center for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (ECREEE).

In the context of a budget support operation for public policies, aimed at implementing the District Development Plan (PDD) “Bogotá Camina Segura 2024-2027”, a Public Financial Management (PFM) assessment of the Bogotá Capital District (BCD) was carried out, on behalf of and with financial support from the French Development Agency (AFD), limited to a group of indicators from the PEFA methodology for Subnational Governments (May 2022). Likewise, based on this assessment, which was agreed to be called “PEFA Light”, a Fiduciary Risk Analysis (FRA) was carried out, in accordance with the AFD’s fiduciary risk assessment doctrine for budget financing committed in foreign States (March 2021).

The main objective of the work was to examine existing local PFM dynamics, including auditing and procurement management rules and practices applicable to Colombian local authorities, and in particular to the DCB.

The work, under the direction and supervision of LINPICO SARL, was carried out with success by an international consultant specializing in public financial management assessments using the PEFA methodology and in ARF.

Linpico has just completed the Fiduciary Risk and Procurement Management Assessment for the Casablanca-Settat Region, a project funded by the AFD.

This assessment focused on existing local public financial management (PFM) dynamics, including the audit and procurement management rules and practices applicable to Moroccan local authorities, particularly in the Casablanca-Settat Region.

This assessment was based in particular on the assessment of the twelve specific PEFA indicators selected by the AFD to shed light on the four dimensions of fiduciary risk.

In the area of ​​fiduciary risk, Linpico, a firm specializing in PEFA and PEFA light assessments for over 20 years, also recently conducted a public financial management (PFM) assessment of the Bogotá Capital District (BCD), also funded by the AFD (see article on our LinkedIn site).

With our partners at EUROPE Ltd, we have recently finalised a project aimed at enhancing Ukraine’s statistical capabilities to align with EU standards. Key deliverables and actions include:

**Institutional Strengthening:** Streamlining the State Statistics Service of Ukraine (SSSU) for improved efficiency and effectiveness.

**Data Enhancement:** Upgrading macroeconomic, business, population, and agriculture statistics through new methodologies and improved data collection.

**Capacity Building:** Comprehensive training programs to equip SSSU and NASAA with essential skills and knowledge.

**Collaborative Efforts:** Working with EUROPE Ltd and stakeholders to enhance Ukraine’s statistical system and support its EU accession process.

Proud to be part of this journey and looking forward to continued collaboration!

We are pleased to share insights from our recent evaluation of EU-supported capacity-building initiatives in Libya’s health sector from 2018 to 2024, together with our partners at Social Terrain.

Our assessment highlights key achievements and lessons learned in strengthening Libya’s healthcare system:

– Adaptive training approaches were crucial in navigating Libya’s unstable environment. – Gender-sensitive strategies improved participation and inclusion, though more focus is needed on marginalized groups. – Enhanced outcome-level monitoring is necessary for long-term accountability and sustainability. – Collaboration and mentorship have been pivotal; continued alignment with national systems is essential. – ️ Strengthening monitoring, engaging marginalized populations, and sustained resource allocation are vital for future progress.

We are proud to have partnered with the European Union and other stakeholders in this journey. Together, we have laid a strong foundation and now aim to consolidate these results and ensure sustainability for a resilient healthcare system in Libya.

Join us in celebrating these milestones and looking forward to continued collaboration and impact.