Addiction, agency and the state: Investigating drug economies in Sierra Leone

Project Active from 1 Jul 2025 to 1 Mar 2026 Sustainable Growth and State Effectiveness

This project investigates the key drivers of drug use in Sierra Leone, generating insights to inform policy responses to the Kush crisis and contribute to efforts aimed at preventing further drug uptake among youth in Sierra Leone.

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Gharad Bryan

Associate Professor, London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)

Themes: Sustainable Growth State Effectiveness
Countries: Sierra Leone

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Addiction, agency and the state: Investigating drug economies in Sierra Leone

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