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.

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.

Quarterly Newsletter – May 2025

This issue is a round-up of Invest Salone’s recent work on sustainable finance, inclusive policy dialogue and the creative industries. It includes insights on Sierra Leone’s first local currency corporate bond, highlights from International Women’s Day activities, updates from the Fashion Design and Textile Association’s first symposium and the launch of a new working group on Sustainable Finance Principles.

Quarterly Newsletter – July 2024

This issue is a round-up of Invest Salone’s work driving private sector growth in Sierra Leone. It features highlights from our collaboration with international finance institutions, the successful launch of the country’s first local currency corporate bond, new insights on the voluntary carbon market, and initiatives to strengthen sustainable finance, fashion and textiles, and innovation.

Quarterly Newsletter – December 2023

As part of our work to encourage investment into Sierra Leone, we co-hosted a delegation of nine major international investment institutions. During the five-day trip, participants visited 20 firms and interacted with around 50 more through several events such as a pitch night where entrepreneurs pitched and received feedback on their businesses.

Quarterly Newsletter – October 2023

In September, Invest Salone attended the Aspen Network of Development Entrepreneurs (ANDE) annual conference. Invest Salone consultant, Pooja Melwani, was invited to speak and shared our experience of the broad range of private sector development strategies we employ to support the private and public sectors in tackling constraints to doing business in Sierra Leone.

Made in Salone: Revitalising Sierra Leone’s textiles and clothing sector

Discover how designers are championing their heritage by giving a contemporary twist to classic Sierra Leonean textiles and techniques.

Topic: Made in Salone
Sector: Textiles
Geographic Focus: Sierra Leone
Published by: Invest Salone

Made in Salone: Revitalising the use of Country Cloth in Sierra Leone

Made in Salone supports local manufacturers who create jobs, develop skills, boost the income of small producers and raise foreign exchange through exports from Sierra Leone. County Cloth has been…
Topic: Made in Salone
Sector: Textiles
Geographic Focus: Sierra Leone
Published by: Invest Salone