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Sierra Leone Economic Diversification Project

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.

Sierra Leone Economic Diversification Project –

What we do

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.

Component 1

The objective of this component is to support policy, administrative and regulatory reforms that will facilitate business entry and operation in Sierra Leone.

Component 2

The objective of this component is to undertake public goods investment to attract private participation in the Tourism sector and support SME growth and

Component 3

This component provides the necessary technical, advisory, and financial support for the adequate implementation, management, and coordination of project activities.

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SLEDP Supports Exchange Visit of Five Tertiary Institutions to Ghana

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

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“Creative Thinking and Innovation are Key to Unlocking Entrepreneurial Potential” SLEDP Coordinator

Coordinator of the Sierra Leone Economic Diversification Project (SLEDP), Mary Jalloh emphasized the critical importance of creative thinking and innovation in driving entrepreneurial success. She made this statement during her address to entrepreneurs and key stakeholders at the Pitch/Demo Competition and Seminar/Networking event hosted by the Africa Institute for Development

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Tourism Ministry Holds Validation Workshop on Wildlife Tourism Policy

The Ministry of Tourism and Cultural Affairs alongside its agencies, the National Tourist Board and the Monument and Relics Commission held a validation workshop on the formulation of a Wildlife Tourism Policy and Business Development Plan. The workshop was witnessed by the Sierra Leone Hospitality and Tourism Association (SLAHTA) and

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