The Invest Salone Resource Bank brings together a collection of resources related to Invest Salone’s work to encourage investment, generate exports, create jobs and diversify four key sectors in Sierra Leone. Pooling resources produced by Invest Salone and external contributors, this tool will grow to provide a broad range of resources related to investing and doing business in Sierra Leone. Use the filters below to explore the resources by type, sector, topic and more.
COMPETE Salone is a competitive grant initiative funded by the UK Government. We help businesses test innovative ideas that have the potential to create jobs, improve livelihoods and increase exports.…
Topic: Entrepreneurship and innovation, Investment and export promotion, Overview infographic, Sustainable business
Sector: Other
Geographic Focus: Sierra Leone
Published by: Invest Salone
2021 Finance Act: The benefits of public–private dialogue
There has been a recent resurgence of public–private dialogue (PPD) in Sierra Leone and the potential benefits are beginning to be recognised. In the past 12–18 months, PPD supported by…
Sector: Other
Published by: Invest Salone
FAQ: The promise of environmental, social and governance (ESG) investment principles for Sierra Leone
On the final day of the COP26 climate summit, Sierra Leone’s banking sector came together at a roundtable in Freetown, Sierra Leone, to agree on a coordinated approach towards mainstreaming…
Published by: Invest Salone
Acumen and Invest Salone impact investment deal summit 2021
Acumen and Invest Salone brought together representatives from seven impact investors for the impact investment deal summit, concluding a rigorous seven-week bootcamp designed to help companies fine-tune their business plans…
Palm oil in Sierra Leone
Palm oil has become the most popular vegetable oil in world markets, but there is concern over the negative environmental consequences of production in South East Asia. This has to…
Geographic Focus: Sierra Leone
Published by: Invest Salone
Coffee in Sierra Leone
At its peak, Sierra Leone was exporting about 20,000 tonnes per year but the country’s coffee exports have declined over the last 30 years. Invest Salone’s review of the coffee…
Cocoa in Sierra Leone
International demand for cocoa is high, yet compared to neighbouring countries, Sierra Leone’s exports are low. Watch this video to find out how Sierra Leone can capitalise on this demand.
Textiles in Sierra Leone
Diversifying Sierra Leone’s economy is essential for the country’s economic and social development. Traditional Sierra Leonean textiles such as gara (a form of tie dye) and country cloth (cotton cloth…
Topic: Entrepreneurship and innovation, Gender equality and social inclusion, Investment and export promotion
Sector: Textiles
Published by: Invest Salone
Invest Salone Insights: Textiles in Sierra Leone
This series showcases key industries in Sierra Leone including the textiles sector. Find out the current situation, challenges and opportunities for investing in textiles in Sierra Leone.
Cashew in Sierra Leone
Cashew is a high-value crop with the potential to support income growth for smallholders and export development. Smallholder planting has been heavily promoted in recent years and the Sierra Leone…