Managing development challenges by attracting Beneficial FDI to Sierra Leone: Main findings and recommendations

Sierra Leone is a country of important investment opportunities, endowed with rich natural resources (including minerals, fertile land, water, fish stocks and energy), a strategic maritime location, abundant labour at relatively low cost, as well as growth potential in various sectors of the economy, including services (e.g. tourism and transport), agro-business and, as expected, mining. Since 2002, the government has made significant progress, with the support of the international community, towards achieving peace and stability and the promotion of a comprehensive reform programme. In this context, attraction of FDI has become an important element of the national development strategy.

Sustainable Development Goals:

Decent Work and Economic Growth

Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure