Responding to COVID-19 in fragile states: The case of Sierra Leone

An International Growth Centre review of the social and political environment of Sierra Leone, the current COVID-19 response and the potential impacts. The article goes on to outline recommendations for the government response.

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The October edition of Invest Salone’s newsletter highlighted the research, reforms and partnerships driving innovation and inclusive growth across Sierra Leone’s economy, including topics such as women’s financial inclusion, climate finance, public–private dialogue, the creative economy and tourism.