Economy

Sierra Leone Showcases Investment Potential at Marseille Forum

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The forum also provided an opportunity for the Vice President to discuss the burgeoning energy sector in Sierra Leone. Vice President Dr Mohamed Juldeh Jalloh outlined the government’s initiatives to harness renewable energy sources, such as solar and hydroelectric power, to address the country’s energy needs. A high-level delegation from Sierra Leone, led by Vice […]

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OPINION: MCC Compact Announcement Ignites a Wave of Optimism Across Sierra Leone

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Without a robust energy infrastructure, sustainable progress in other areas remains elusive. Therefore, this Compact represents a significant step forward in Sierra Leone’s development journey. By Babatunde Rashid, Newport Beach, CA, USA The recent announcement that Sierra Leone has finally secured the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) Compact from the United States Government has ignited a

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

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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

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…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

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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

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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

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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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