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.
A rapid literature review, by the Maintains programme, which explores economic and social impacts of pandemics and how countries respond to pandemic health shocks.
COVID-19 series rapid literature review: Gender
A rapid literature review, by the Maintains programme, which studies literature on the gender implications of a health crisis such as an epidemic.
African Union and African Centre for Disease Control and Preparation (CDC) resources
Documents and publications from Africa CDC that could be useful to businesses, such as posters to demonstrate correct use of face masks, guidance for mental health support for COVID-19 and…
Sierra Leone launches online travel portal to manage passenger safety during the pandemic
This article outlines Sierra Leone’s official travel registration portal for passengers arriving at or departing from Freetown International Airport.
Sector: Other
Geographic Focus: Sierra Leone
Published by: Directorate of Science Technology & Innovation
The future of work in Africa: The roles of skills, informality, and social protection in unleashing the promise of digital technologies for all
This article discusses a new World Bank report about how sub-Saharan African countries could benefit from well-harnessed technological adoption and how supportive policies and investments are needed to put lower-skilled…
What will higher education in Africa look like after COVID-19?
This article from the World Economic Forum discusses how the coronavirus pandemic has exposed the unpreparedness of many higher education institutions in Africa to migrate online and how they can…
The impact of COVID-19 on youth employment in sub-Saharan Africa: A roadmap for the mobile industry
This article from the GSMA outlines how the COVID-19 pandemic has amplified many of the challenges already facing youth employment in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA).
Massive online open courses see exponential growth during COVID-19 pandemic
This article from The Conversation outlines the surge since March in enrollments for massive open online classes (MOOC).
LinkedIn free learning paths
LinkedIn, Microsoft and GitHub are offering free learning paths mapped to jobs that are in demand.
AISA COVID-19 support portal
AISA has set up this dedicated portal to assist schools across Africa through the COVID-19 pandemic. It provides easy access to news, updates, resources and support.