Economy

Empowering Entrepreneurs and Enabling Movement: Watu’s Impact in Remote Sierra Leone

The economic ripple effects of Watu’s bike financing program are substantial. By facilitating the movement of people and goods, local businesses can thrive. Increased access to markets allows farmers and artisans to sell their products more widely, which boosts local commerce. By Mohamed Sheriff Bah In many remote areas of Sierra Leone, access to transportation […]

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Kazakhstan To Share IT Solutions With Sierra Leone

…today Kazakhstan holds high positions in international rankings in the field of e-government. According to the United Nations E-Government Survey, our country is in 28th place among 193 states on the index of e-government development (UN Global E-Government Development Index); in addition to the 8th place on the index of quality of online services. Within

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Building Bridges and Futures: Enhancing Market Access for Sierra Leone’s Farmers

The World Bank has been instrumental in Sierra Leone’s journey towards a robust, inclusive, and competitive economy. This commitment is evident in the strategic investments made to overcome the challenges of connectivity that have historically impeded mobility and limited access to essential services for both urban dwellers and rural agricultural producers. JUNE 10, 2024 In

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Rusal in Talks to Mine Bauxite in Sierra Leone

Russian aluminum giant Rusal is in negotiations with the government of Sierra Leone on a bauxite mining concession, the RIA state news agency reported on Wednesday, citing the west African country’s mining minister. “We had several meetings during which they (Rusal) showed a lot of interest in opening a bauxite mining concession in Sierra Leone,” Julius Mattai,

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Sierra Leone’s Climate-Resilient Transport Infrastructure

The Sierra Leone Connectivity and Agricultural Market Infrastructure Project (CAMIP) will support all-season connectivity and access to jobs, markets, and services, particularly in rural areas where the lack of infrastructure has been a major barrier to economic development. The World Bank Board today approved a $74 million International Development Association (IDA) grant to enhance climate-resilient transport connectivity

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On the west side of the continent of Africa, close to the Atlantic Ocean are 2 countries: Sierra Leone and Guinea. Famous for their natural resources, including diamonds, these African nations are also starting to make a name for themselves in other areas. In fact, startups in both of these countries have started innovating to help

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Russia To Reestablish in Sierra Leone After Decades

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov recently hosted his counterpart from Sierra Leone, Timothy Kabba, in Moscow for discussions aimed at enhancing bilateral ties.  During the meeting, Kabba extended congratulations to Russian President Vladimir Putin on his reelection victory and subsequent inauguration. “Today I am very pleased to be here to help deepen and strengthen cooperation

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$412 Million to Promote Access to Reliable Energy in Sierra Leone

“Sierra Leone’s vision for a sustainable energy future is becoming a reality,” said DCEO Biswal. “DFC is proud to support the country’s first, large, utility-scale, independent power project and lay the foundation for reliable and affordable electricity in Sierra Leone.” The U.S. International Development Finance Corporation’s (DFC) Deputy Chief Executive Officer (DCEO) Nisha Biswal and Chief

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