Building a Coalition for Catalytic Capital – Invest Salone Showcase, January 2026

Key government and private‑sector leaders gathered on Friday, 16 January 2026, as Invest Salone, a UK-funded private sector  development programme, hosted a high‑level event aimed at deepening collaboration and boosting investment in Sierra Leone’s expanding private sector. The event showcased Invest Salone’s contribution to improving the business environment and reinforced its role as a partner and facilitator, bringing together diverse stakeholders to address systemic constraints through dialogue and cooperation.

Watch the recap video and read the news story to find out more.

Topic: Entrepreneurship and innovation, Finance, Financial instruments for business, Investment, Investment and export promotion
Sector: Business, Finance, Investment, Manufacturing
Geographic Focus: Sierra Leone
Published by: Invest Salone
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