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.
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…
Invest Salone Insights: Cocoa in Sierra Leone
This series showcases key industries in Sierra Leone including the cocoa sector. Find out the current situation, challenges and opportunities for investing in cocoa in Sierra Leone.
Invest Salone Insights: Oil palm in Sierra Leone
This series showcases key industries in Sierra Leone including the oil palm sector. Find out the current situation, challenges and opportunities for investing in oil palm in Sierra Leone.
Invest Salone Insights: Coffee in Sierra Leone
This series showcases key industries in Sierra Leone including the coffee sector. Find out the current situation, challenges and opportunities for investing in coffee in Sierra Leone.
Invest Salone Insights: Cashew in Sierra Leone
This series showcases key industries in Sierra Leone including the cashew nut sector. Find out the current situation, challenges and opportunities for investing in cashew nut in Sierra Leone.
Spotlight on Innovation: Red Lion Bakery goes online
This series showcases businesses in Sierra Leone that are finding innovative ways to operate. The Red Lion Bakery became the first bakery in Sierra Leone to introduce online sales. Read…