A survey jointly developed and carried out, from 14 to 20 April 2020, by the African Trade Policy Centre of the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa and International Economics Consulting Ltd. The survey takes stock of the impact of COVID-19 on businesses and trade, and identifies the challenges faced and responses made by businesses.
Transforming palm oil in Sierra Leone: Lessons learned
Discover how Invest Salone helped unlock the potential of Sierra Leone’s palm oil sector. By connecting refineries with smallholder producers, mobilising capital and providing targeted support, the programme strengthened sustainable production, and demonstrated the sector’s viability, contributing to over USD 75 million in exports in 2025.