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 news article about a private sector roundtable on COVID-19, hosted by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA).
Geographic Focus: Africa
COVID-19: Farmers count losses as commodities perish for lack of buyers
News article in The Guardian about the impacts of COVID-19 on farmers and how policy responses could help to lessen these impacts.
Locally manufactured electric buses hit the streets of Uganda
Face2Face Africa article about electric buses manufactured by Makerere University students in Uganda, now in use with improved health guidelines.
Geographic Focus: Africa
Published by: Face2Face Africa
Finding Africa’s Path: Shaping bold solutions to save lives and livelihoods in the COVID-19 crisis
A McKinsey & Company article that presents new analysis underlining the urgency of action required, and suggesting approaches that businesses can take, to save lives and safeguard livelihoods in Africa.
For Sub-Saharan Africa, coronavirus crisis calls for policies for greater resilience
A World Bank news story about how economic policy in Sub-Saharan Africa could soften the impact of COVID-19.
Sierra Leone Focus – Practical ideas to help keep your organisation up and running during the coronavirus pandemic
PKF Mason Hill newsletter with a checklist of practical actions to help businesses up and running through the COVID-19 pandemic.
Rudiger to aid market traders with face masks in Sierra Leone
A news article about #MaskUpFreetown, a campaign organised by the Antonio Rudiger for Sierra Leone Foundation. The Foundation is partnering with a local desinger, Mada Wokie, and the charity Lunch…
Invest Salone facilitates public and private dialogue in Sierra Leone
Invest Salone partnered with Breakfast Club Africa (BCA) to organise the inaugural Made in Sierra Leone Leadership Conference. The conference targeted key stakeholders in the public and private sectors in Sierra Leone. Read this news story to find out more.
Invest Salone has officially launched!
Invest Salone is proud to have officially launched on 16 September 2019. Read this news story to find out more.