World Bank Team Concludes Successful Implementation Support Mission to Boost Sierra Leone’s Economic Diversification
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. […]
Strengthening Entrepreneurship: SLEDP Leads Sierra Leone BDS Providers on Knowledge Exchange Visit to Nigeria
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 […]
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 […]
“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 […]
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 […]
SLEDP’s Transformative Impact on Local SMEs and Economic Growth
Over the past three years, the Government of Sierra Leone and the World Bank have made significant strides in supporting entrepreneurship growth through the Sierra Leone Economic Diversification Project (SLEDP). On Wednesday, May 29, 2024, they hosted a historic Small and Medium-sized Enterprise (SME) Exhibition Day at the Family Kingdom […]
Tourism Ministry Embarks on Stakeholder Engagement for the Formulation of a Wildlife Tourism Policy
The Ministry of Tourism and Cultural Affairs and the National Tourist Board embarked on a stakeholder engagement and site assessment at Masonia Village, Falaba District for the formulation of a Wildlife Tourism Policy. Supported by the World Bank funded Sierra Leone Economic Diversification Project (SLEDP), the policy will be very […]
Sierra Leone’s Vice President Inaugurates First Ever National Strategic Tourism Plan
As Sierra Leone continues its journey towards transforming the tourism industry into a formidable sector capable of increasing foreign direct investment, Vice President of the Republic of Sierra Leone, Dr. Mohamed Juldeh Jalloh alongside the Ministry of Tourism and Cultural Affairs with support from the World Bank funded Sierra Leone […]
Tacugama Sets for Significant Transformation as the Construction of an Innovation Center Commences
In an ambitious stride toward establishing Sierra Leone as a leading hub for educational tourism, Tacugama Sanctuary is poised for a remarkable transformation as plans unfold for the construction of an avant-garde innovation centre. This centre, boasting features such as an auditorium, a greenhouse, a bird-watching tower, and a funicular, […]