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The Sierra Leone Economic Diversification Project (SLEDP) unveils its 2024 Annual Update, showcasing a year of transformative initiatives driving economic growth and inclusivity in Sierra Leone.
Dive into the heart of progress with SLEDP’s latest annual update, spotlighting pivotal achievements that are reshaping the economic landscape of Sierra Leone.
The 2024 Annual Update outlines the initiatives undertaken to support women-led businesses through entrepreneurship promotion and customized assistance, as well as efforts to enhance the policy and legislative framework for private sector growth. The report highlights the innovations and impacts observed throughout the year.
This edition highlights the revitalization of tourism infrastructure, enhanced digital marketing for key destinations, and a focus on eco-tourism to position Sierra Leone as a competitive global destination.
Additionally, efforts to expand access to finance for businesses have enabled entrepreneurs to scale their operations, which contributes to job creation and economic resilience.
The 2024 Annual Update outlines SLEDP’s mission to create sustainable economic opportunities and promote development in Sierra Leone.
The SLEDP Update highlights several initiatives including the stimulation of growth in the entrepreneurship ecosystem through collaborations with Creative Hub Africa and Limkokwing University. It addresses the importance of improving access to finance as a fundamental factor for economic growth in Sierra Leone. The update also discusses efforts to promote Sierra Leone as a tourism destination, analyzing the effects of both domestic and international campaigns on the tourism sector.
Additionally, the update focuses on barriers faced by women in business, specifically noting the contributions of women game changers. It further emphasizes the need to strengthen the business enabling environment in Sierra Leone.
Sierra Leone is addressing plastic pollution through the GO CIRCULAR initiative, which promotes a circular economy. The country has also launched its first National Strategic Tourism Plan, aimed at improving skills in the tourism sector to foster empowerment and economic growth. Additionally, the Sierra Leone Economic Diversification Project (SLEDP) is showcasing the growth of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) at a historic exhibition. Efforts are being made to invest in tourism products, marking a significant moment for Sierra Leone’s iconic tourism destinations.
