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.

Sierra Leone voluntary sustainable finance principles

This framework comprises nine voluntary principles designed to help financial institutions integrate environmental, social and governance considerations into lending, investment and business decision-making. It represents Sierra Leone’s first coordinated, sector-wide framework for integrating ESG considerations into financial sector decision-making.

Topic: ESG, Finance, Investment, Sustainable finance
Sector: Finance, Investment
Geographic Focus: Sierra Leone
Published by: Invest Salone

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.

Quarterly newsletter – October 2025

The October edition of Invest Salone’s newsletter highlighted the research, reforms and partnerships driving innovation and inclusive growth across Sierra Leone’s economy, including topics such as women’s financial inclusion, climate finance, public–private dialogue, the creative economy and tourism.