Invest Salone

With the festive season almost here, what 'Made in Salone' events will you be attending this year? 🎉 Our 'Made in Salone' series highlights and celebrates uniquely Sierra Leonean products, from food and fashion to events and festivals, that have the potential to create jobs, develop skills, boost the income of small producers and raise foreign exchange through exports from Sierra Leone. Read our latest news stories: https://ow.ly/8T8450UfXQk Or explore our video series here: https://ow.ly/WwyQ50UfXQp

With the recent Women in Tourism Regional Congress taking place in Sierra Leone and a special roundtable organised by Invest Salone and ARIA between Sierra Leone's tourism sector and visiting international investors, we look closer at the challenges and opportunities within the sector and its potential to drive economic growth in Sierra Leone. Explore this infographic to see how Invest Salone is working with the sector: https://lnkd.in/eHNZk7k9

So thrilled to be attending Invest Salone’s training on Public-Private Dialogue (PPD) being delivered by none other than Dr Modupe Taylor Pearce, recently named one of the 50 most influential coaches by Thinkers50! Check out his books and work at BCA Leadership, a Pan African CEO membership organization, formed with the singular purpose of helping leaders of companies become better leaders, for the benefit of their organizations and employees. #hotelbarmoi #leadership #MadeinAfrica

It has been a busy few weeks for Invest Salone, with many productive and inspiring events taking place. Below is a roundup of our latest activities: 🔹 International investors explored opportunities in Sierra Leone's infrastructure and sustainable tourism sectors and engaged with government and entrepreneurs: https://lnkd.in/emEs5Ffq 🔹 Invest Salone and Africa Resilience Investment Accelerator (ARIA) organised a roundtable to discuss steps the legal sector can take to support inbound international investment: https://lnkd.in/exJ5ZV2G 🔹 A recent Invest Salone survey provides important insights from Sierra Leone’s financial sector on the drivers of sustainable finance in the country, as well as predictions on the type of private sector-led projects most likely to mobilise green finance: https://lnkd.in/efNCdsiN 🔹 Finally, investors heard about Sierra Leone’s expanding tourism sector and its potential to positively impact livelihoods and economic growth in the country: https://lnkd.in/ecRMvmHH To stay informed on all our latest activities and resources, make sure to sign up for our newsletter 👉 https://bit.ly/3XWCkyZ

Last week, we led a visit to Sierra Leone with investors from eight development finance institutions to explore opportunities in infrastructure (including energy and water), and sustainable tourism - a growing sector recently covered by The Telegraph: https://lnkd.in/exYmNWPJ With support from our partners, the National Investment Board (NIB), Invest Salone, British High Commission Freetown and the Expertise to Support Economic Reform (ESER) Programme, the delegation engaged in roundtable events, met government officials and learnt more about the ways entrepreneurs are tackling key challenges. 📰 Throughout the week, we had great support from the national media in Sierra Leone - here are a few highlights: ➡️ Sierra Leone Telegraph - International investors in Sierra Leone to explore opportunities in infrastructure and sustainable tourism: https://lnkd.in/efWjN29S ➡️ Sierra Loaded - NIB, ARIA host roundtable to boost investments in energy and water sectors: https://lnkd.in/erwEaNCn ➡️ Key events were featured on the broadcast channel SLBC TV, including an infrastructure roundtable held in partnership with NIB A big thank you to all the reporters and crew who covered the visit, and all who contributed! Josephine Gauld David Moinina Sengeh British International Investment FMO - Dutch entrepreneurial development bank Proparco IFC - International Finance Corporation U.S. International Development Finance Corporation African Development Bank Group DEG The Private Infrastructure Development Group ERG International UK Herbert Smith Freehills

A strong tourism sector has the potential to positively impact skills, livelihoods, cultural legacy and the environment. At a special roundtable event held at Tacugama Chimpanzee Sanctuary last week, a visiting delegation of international investors heard about Sierra Leone’s expanding tourism sector and its potential to positively impact livelihoods and economic growth in the country. Read more on our website: https://lnkd.in/ecRMvmHH

What is the future of sustainable finance in #SierraLeone and what industries and types of green projects are most attractive to lenders or investors? These were some of the questions covered in a recent survey conducted by Invest Salone to gain important insights from Sierra Leone’s financial sector on the drivers of sustainable finance in the country, as well as predictions on the type of private sector-led projects most likely to mobilise green finance. The survey followed a series of seminars that gathered 28 financial professionals and regulators to explore the alignment of the financial sector with sustainability goals. Find out more: https://lnkd.in/efNCdsiN Or explore the survey results here: https://lnkd.in/eY_EQnng

Representatives from Sierra Leone’s leading law firms gathered to discuss steps the legal sector can take to support inbound international investment. The roundtable was part of a programme of activities organised by the Africa Resilience Investment Accelerator (ARIA) and Invest Salone, for a delegation of international investors visiting Sierra Leone to explore opportunities in the infrastructure and sustainable tourism sectors. It was co-hosted by leading international law firm Herbert Smith Freehills and the UK Sierra Leone Pro Bono Network. Find out more in our latest news story: https://bit.ly/3AyXiga

From ecotourism and undiscovered beaches to a rich culture and history, Sierra Leone offers many unique tourism opportunities. This morning, representatives from the tourism sector met with international investors to discuss sector challenges and how to overcome them, including through improved access to finance and investment in reliable infrastructure, electricity and water supply. The delegation were hosted at the Tacugama Chimpanzee Sanctuary, located in one of Sierra Leone's stunning national parks. This roundtable is part of a series of events organised by the Africa Resilience Investment Accelerator (ARIA), with support from Invest Salone, the British High Commission, the National Investment Board, the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office and the Expertise to Support Economic Reform Programme, to showcase key investment opportunities in Sierra Leone. Read more about the visit: bit.ly/3UFC5rK Find out more about how Invest Salone works with the tourism sector: https://bit.ly/47WCk7o

This week, Sierra Leone welcomes a significant delegation of international investors to explore opportunities in the infrastructure and sustainable tourism sectors and engage with government officials and entrepreneurs. This visit is likely the largest of its kind in the country’s recent history. The trip is being led by the Africa Resilience Investment Accelerator (ARIA) – a platform that aims to unlock investment in markets across the continent, including Sierra Leone – with support from Invest Salone, the British High Commission, the National Investment Board, the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office and the Expertise to Support Economic Reform Programme. It brings together representatives from eight development finance institutions. The organisations involved include British International Investment, FMO - Dutch entrepreneurial development bank, the IFC - International Finance Corporation, the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation, Proparco, the African Development Bank Group, and more. These institutions collectively have more than US$200 billion in assets under management and are looking at how to deploy more in Sierra Leone. Read more: https://bit.ly/3UFC5rK