About

Bo City, at home and abroad.

Bo City Global Connect (BCGC) is the official operating system of the Office of the Liaison Officer to the Diaspora — a partnership between the Bo City Council and the global Bo diaspora.

Mission

To connect Bo City's global diaspora, mobilize funding for development, attract investors, coordinate volunteers, and promote transparency in service of the Mayor's strategic priorities.

Vision

A cleaner, greener, stronger and more prosperous Bo City — the pride of the South and a model for civic partnership between local government and diaspora across Africa.

Core Values

Transparency

Every contribution, every project, every report — public and traceable.

Accountability

Clear ownership from the Patron to every committee member.

Partnership

Local government and global diaspora as equal partners.

Service

Bo City Global Connect (BCGC) exists to serve every resident of Bo City.

Innovation

Modern civic technology in service of a heritage city.

Excellence

World-class standards in delivery, communication, and governance.

History

Bo is the second largest city in Sierra Leone and the historic capital of the South — long known as a centre of education, commerce, and culture. From the founding of Bo School to the vibrant markets of today, Bo has always drawn talent from across the country and sent her sons and daughters across the world.

Bo City Global Connect (BCGC) was born from a simple idea: that the love the Bo diaspora carries for home is a resource — and that with the right platform, it can translate into real, transparent, measurable change on the ground.

Strategic Objectives

Connect and register the global Bo diaspora across every region
Mobilize funding for the Mayor's four strategic priorities
Attract investors and structure public-private partnerships
Coordinate volunteers and match skills to projects
Publish transparent quarterly and annual reports
Build durable international partnerships

Milestones

Timeline

From mandate to launch — the milestones shaping the Office of the Liaison Officer to the Diaspora.

2024
Mandate defined
Bo City Council formalizes the Office of the Liaison Officer to the Diaspora.
2025
Foundations laid
Executive Director appointed; strategy and structure agreed with the Mayor.
2026 · Q1
Platform build
Bo City Global Connect (BCGC) platform designed and developed.
2026 · Q2
Launch
Public launch of Bo City Global Connect (BCGC) and diaspora registration.
2026 · Q3
First cohort
First round of projects funded across the four priorities.
2027
Scale
Country Coordinators active on every continent; committee reporting cadence in place.