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The Government of Sierra Leone has secured a $105 million investment to develop the country’s livestock sector, a critical step toward food security under President Maada Bio’s #FeedSalone initiative.
This financing, signed on November 6, 2024, will drive essential improvements in infrastructure, enhance local capacity, and address key policy and market barriers to make the sector more productive and competitive.
The funding is co-sponsored by international partners, including the OPEC Fund for International Development, the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB), and the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD). Their support follows pledges made in June in Vienna to contribute to Sierra Leone’s mission to transform its food systems.
“The development of the livestock sector is a vital component of our Feed Salone program,” said President Bio. “This project will not only increase our domestic food production but also strengthen our economy and build resilience against food insecurity.”
The initiative is expected to provide much-needed infrastructure upgrades, create jobs, and boost rural incomes by increasing livestock productivity. With the project in motion, Sierra Leone aims to make significant strides toward self-sufficiency and sustainable growth in agriculture, aligning with broader goals for regional food security.
