Monrovia, Feb. 19 -- The Mano River Institute for Strategic Studies (MRISS), led by Founder and Executive Director Mr. George Tenessee Nimely, is calling on the Mano River Union (MRU) countries to diversify their funding sources and focus on self-reliance.

Acknowledging the challenges posed by USAID aid suspension, MRISS views it as an opportunity for the MRU countries to reduce their dependency on external aid and strengthen their economies.

Each MRU country should develop its own approach to the suspension, according to MRISS. Liberia has launched an initiative to mobilize domestic resources, focusing on increasing tax revenue, improving public financial management, and implementing austerity measures.

Sierra Leone is prioritizing p...