Read about Invest Salone’s new downloadable Investment-Readiness Insights Report that provides impact investors with practical guidance on how to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Sierra Leone to become more investment ready.
A practical guide to institutionalising public–private dialogue (PPD) in Sierra Leone, bridging business and government to drive inclusive growth.
Women’s access to finance is a critical driver of social and economic empowerment and sustainable development, yet significant disparities especially between genders persist, particularly in low-income countries such as Sierra Leone.
This issue is a round-up of Invest Salone’s work supporting sustainable finance, diaspora engagement and private sector development in Sierra Leone. It features highlights from the country’s first ESG conference, updates on the Fashion Design and Textile Association’s national symposium, a refreshed Investment Toolkit for SMEs and insights from events promoting climate finance and green investment.
International impact investor Acumen and the UK funded private sector initiative Invest Salone have revised the Investment Toolkit for SMEs in Sierra Leone for 2025, marking another step forward in strengthening Sierra Leone’s entrepreneurial landscape. This updated toolkit offers essential insights for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) aiming to become investment-ready and attract impact investors.