The Fund is disbursed through local governance structures, particularly chiefdom authorities, to ensure that benefits from diamond resources are redistributed to affected areas. The Eastern Region — particularly Kono and Kenema — accounts for approximately 76% of all disbursements, reflecting the geographic concentration of Sierra Leone's diamond mining activities. Data is available in the system from 2013 and will be updated as new submissions are received by the NMA. Read less ▴

The CDA sets out the framework for consultation, planning, implementation, management and monitoring of development initiatives supported by mining companies, while respecting the rights, customs and traditions of local communities. It also provides for a Community Development Committee comprising community stakeholders to manage the CDA and the CDF. Projects in this dashboard are categorised under four funding streams: Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), Community Development Action Plans (CDAP), Agricultural Development Fund (ADF), and Community Development Agreements (CDA). Data is available from 2016 and will be updated as new submissions are received by the NMA. Read less ▴

Distribution under the 2022 Act: Landowners 70%, Paramount Chief 10%, Constituency Development Fund 10%, District Council 10%. Prior distribution (pre-2022): Landowners 50%, Paramount Chief 15%, Chiefdom Development Fund 15%, District Council 10%, Constituency Development Fund 10% — see the Chiefdom Allocation tab for the disaggregated historical breakdown. All payments are submitted to and verified by the NMA before disbursement. Data is available from 2013 and is updated as new payments are recorded. Read less ▴