The Sierra Leone Economic Diversification Project (SLEDP) is a 5 years Project implemented by the Government of Sierra Leone with a USD$ 40 million grant support from the World Bank. The Project is implemented under the Ministry of Finance provides and the key beneficiaries are the Ministry of Tourism and Cultural Affairs and the Ministry of Trade and Industry.
The Sierra Leone Economic Diversification Project (SLEDP) is designed to support the growth of SMEs and Entrepreneurs in Sierra Leone with the aim of enhancing domestic and international investment and increased revenue from non-mining sectors.
The objective of this component is to support policy, administrative and regulatory reforms that will facilitate business entry and operation in Sierra Leone.
The objective of this component is to undertake public goods investment to attract private participation in the Tourism sector and support SME growth and
This component provides the necessary technical, advisory, and financial support for the adequate implementation, management, and coordination of project activities.
The World Bank Implementation Support Team conducted a mission in Sierra Leone from the 4th to 12th November, 2024, to review progress on the implementation of the Sierra Leone Economic Diversification Project (SLEDP). The mission focused on assessing the project’s achievements, identifying challenges, and setting priorities for the way forward.
In an effort to bolster the capacity of emerging Business Development Service (BDS) Providers in Sierra Leone, the Sierra Leone Economic Diversification Project (SLEDP), in partnership with the Sierra Leone Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency (SMEDA), organized an exchange visit for seven emerging Business Development Service (BDS) providers to
In a significant step towards enhancing entrepreneurial education in Sierra Leone, the Sierra Leone Economic Diversification Project (SLEDP), in collaboration with the Sierra Leone Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency (SMEDA), supported an Exchange Visit to Ghana involving five tertiary institutions. This initiative, under the SLEDP’s Support to Tertiary Institutions
