Sierra Leone’s economy is evolving, with the tech sector showing potential for growth and innovation. Tech startups can play a crucial role in driving economic diversification, creating jobs and addressing local challenges through innovative solutions. Considering this, the UK-funded Invest Salone project requested a rapid scoping of the tech startup sector, including a specific focus on blockchain technology applications, to inform strategies for supporting emerging tech companies, attracting investment and shaping policies to foster a vibrant and innovative startup ecosystem.
Launch of Sierra Leone Voluntary Sustainable Finance Principles – Recap video
On 23 June 2026, Sierra Leone’s banking and microfinance sectors adopted the Sierra Leone Voluntary Sustainable Finance Principles, the country’s first coordinated, sector-wide sustainable finance framework for financial institutions. Watch this recap video to hear from speakers at the launch event as they explain the significance of this milestone occasion.