Resource bank

The Invest Salone Resource Bank brings together a collection of resources related to Invest Salone’s work to encourage investment, generate exports, create jobs and diversify four key sectors in Sierra Leone. Pooling resources produced by Invest Salone and external contributors, this tool will grow to provide a broad range of resources related to investing and doing business in Sierra Leone. Use the filters below to explore the resources by type, sector, topic and more.

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.

Strengthening collaboration in Sierra Leone: The Public-Private Dialogue Guide

Discover how Sierra Leone is taking a powerful step toward stronger collaboration between government and business.
Invest Salone’s new Public-Private Dialogue (PPD) Guide provides a practical, actionable toolkit designed to make policymaking more inclusive, transparent and effective.

Protection from sexual exploitation, abuse and sexual harassment: A safeguarding toolkit

This safeguarding toolkit supports private sector companies in Sierra Leone to prevent and respond to sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment (SEAH) in the workplace. It provides practical guidance to help businesses align with national laws, strengthen workplace safeguarding systems, and promote safer, more inclusive environments for all employees and stakeholders.

Quarterly Newsletter – July 2025

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.