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Citizens Lens

Independent insights into the people, perspectives and changing realities of Sierra Leone.

Citizens Lens is a citizen-driven public research initiative delivered through OneField, generating independent, high-quality insights into the knowledge, attitudes and experiences of Sierra Leoneans.

Citizen perspectives
made visible

Through targeted surveys and data-driven research, Citizens Lens explores issues that matter to citizens, communities, businesses and policymakers. Our publications transform citizen perspectives into accessible evidence and actionable insights.

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Latest Publications

Explore our recent research and insights from across Sierra Leone.

Freetown Has Gone Digital Citizens Lens publication

Freetown Has Gone Digital: How Freetownians Are Getting Their News in 2026

How Freetown residents across generations consume news, the rise of social media, the changing role of traditional media, and what the city's digital transition means for Sierra Leone.

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Who Is the King of Freetown Right Now Citizens Lens publication

Who Is the King of Freetown Right Now?

An exploration of Freetown's music landscape, examining citizen preferences and the artists shaping Sierra Leone's contemporary music scene.

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What Citizens Lens Explores

Research that turns citizen perspectives into meaningful evidence.

CULTURE & SOCIETY

Understanding citizens' perspectives, identities and changing social realities.

MEDIA & INFORMATION

Exploring how Sierra Leoneans access, consume and engage with information.

PUBLIC OPINION

Capturing citizen attitudes, preferences and perceptions on issues that matter.

EMERGING TRENDS

Identifying changes in behaviour, technology and society through data.

Evidence from Citizens. Insights for Sierra Leone.

Citizens Lens turns citizen perspectives into evidence that can inform conversations, decisions and action.

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About Citizens Lens

Citizens Lens, delivered through OneField, is a citizen-driven public research initiative designed to generate independent, high-quality insights into the knowledge, attitudes and experiences of Sierra Leoneans.

Through targeted surveys and data-driven research, the initiative examines issues affecting citizens and communities while producing accessible evidence for policymakers, businesses, media organisations and the wider public.