International impact investor Acumen and the UK funded private sector programme Invest Salone have revised the Investment Toolkit for SMEs in Sierra Leone for 2025, marking another step forward in strengthening Sierra Leone’s entrepreneurial landscape.
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Catalysing diaspora investment in Sierra Leone
A recent Invest Salone roundtable explored how Sierra Leone’s diaspora can drive sustainable economic growth through investment in key sectors like agriculture, technology, real estate and tourism, highlighting financing opportunities, barriers and innovative solutions.
First working group meeting for voluntary Sustainable Finance Principles in Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone’s banking and microfinance institutions have launched a collaborative effort to integrate ESG standards into financial decision-making, marking a major step towards sustainable finance with support from Invest Salone.
Sierra Leone’s Fashion Design and Textile Association holds first national symposium
On 23 April 2025, Sierra Leone’s new Fashion Design and Textile Association (FD&TA) hosts its first national symposium, spotlighting collaboration, innovation and growth in the fashion industry, with a focus on sustainability, development and global market access.
Private sector hears how groundbreaking local currency bond could expand financing opportunities
Members of Sierra Leone’s banking and financial sector gathered at a recent roundtable to hear the story behind Sierra Leone’s first local currency bond, and to find out why it…
The festive season in Sierra Leone: A celebration of music, food and culture
Music festivals have grown into a major moneymaking part of the music business with hundreds of such events taking place each year. They increasingly offer an experience beyond music, with…
Growth potential and development impact makes Sierra Leone’s tourism industry attractive to impact investors
At a special roundtable event held at Tacugama Chimpanzee Sanctuary on 7 November 2024, a visiting delegation of international investors heard about Sierra Leone’s expanding tourism sector and its potential…
Mobilising green finance: Insights and predictions from Sierra Leone’s financial sector
A recent Invest Salone survey provides important insights from Sierra Leone’s financial sector on the drivers of sustainable finance in the country, as well as predictions on the type of…
Roundtable discusses role of Sierra Leone’s legal ecosystem in enabling investment
Representatives from Sierra Leone’s leading law firms gathered on Tuesday 5 November to discuss steps the legal sector can take to support inbound international investment. The roundtable was part of…
International investors in Sierra Leone to explore opportunities in infrastructure and sustainable tourism
This week, Sierra Leone welcomes a significant delegation of international investors to explore opportunities in the infrastructure and sustainable tourism sectors and engage with government officials and entrepreneurs. This visit…