The aim of this paper is to show how EVD has affected the Sierra Leonean economy and explores in more detail the different aspects of EVD’s economic impact. This paper also looks at research undertaken in four parts of the country in May 2015. This qualitative research was based on interviews and focus group discussions with small- and medium-sized enterprises (SME), farmer groups, government officials and other relevant organisations.
Angel Investment Brief
Sierra Leone’s startup ecosystem is at a pivotal moment, with rising entrepreneurial activity but a critical funding gap in the ‘missing middle.’ This brief explores why angel investment is essential, the first-mover advantages for investors and the opportunities emerging in one of West Africa’s most dynamic early-stage markets.