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Responding to COVID-19 in fragile states: The case of Sierra Leone

An International Growth Centre review of the social and political environment of Sierra Leone, the current COVID-19 response and the potential impacts. The article goes on to outline recommendations for the government response.

Topic: COVID-19, Government and policy, Research and analysis

Sector: Other

Geographic Focus: Sierra Leone

Published by: International Growth Centre (IGC)

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Knowledge bank: Public–private dialogue

Over six years of successful collaboration, capacity building and technical assistance have been distilled into Invest Salone’s public–private dialogue knowledge bank. A collection of reports, presentations, practical tools, timelines and…

Topic: Government and policy, Public private dialogue (PPD)

Sector: Business, Public sector

Geographic Focus: Sierra Leone

Published by: Invest Salone

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Quarterly newsletter – July 2026

The July 2026 edition of the Invest Salone newsletter includes coverage of the Sierra Leone Voluntary Sustainable Finance Principles, a suite of investment readiness resources and news about the Public Service Bill consultations.

Topic: ESG, Government and policy, Investment readiness

Sector: Business, Investment, Public sector

Geographic Focus: Sierra Leone

Published by: Invest Salone

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Collaboration that works: Reforming trade through public–private dialogue

Find out more about the power of public–private dialogue to deliver policy reforms that address trade and business challenges in Sierra Leone.

Topic: Government and policy, Public private dialogue (PPD)

Sector: Business

Geographic Focus: Sierra Leone

Published by: Invest Salone

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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.

Topic: Entrepreneurship and innovation, Finance, Financial instruments for business, Investment, Investment Insight, Research and analysis, Sustainable business

Sector: Business, Finance, Investment

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