Invest Salone

📣 We're #hiring a Portfolio Manager to join our team in Freetown, Sierra Leone. The Portfolio Manager is responsible for managing and overseeing the portfolio of interventions identified by Invest Salone. This role involves providing project management expertise and leadership across the Invest Salone team to ensure the portfolio remains well-balanced and high-performing. View the full job description and apply 👉 https://lnkd.in/gDQWbxf

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📰 Latest news round up! Visit our website to read about Invest Salone's recent activities and insights, including: 🥘 A look into ‘Made in Salone’ cuisine and how it can contribute to tourism 🌱 An investor field trip to Sierra Leone’s agribusiness heartland 🤝 The closing of Sierra Leone's first local currency corporate bond ❔ How Sierra Leone’s financial sector is closing the green skills gap 👚 The launch of Sierra Leone’s fashion and textiles national association Find out more on our website: https://lnkd.in/dyANaqR2 Or sign up to our newsletter to stay up to date with our latest news: bit.ly/3XWCkyZ

💼 In 2.5 years, PROSPER Salone has supported 13 firms to become more productive and investment ready. PROSPER Salone is a grant matching facility financed by the UK Government. We support investment in #SierraLeone by funding activities aimed at reducing the risks of market entry, such as scoping trips, feasibility studies, pipeline development, due diligence and business viability. See the latest results and find out more in our recently updated PROSPER Salone overview infographic 👉 https://bit.ly/4fCwaMX

🤝 Through a participatory and consultative process, with support from Invest Salone, the National Investment Board (NIB) is developing a National Investment Strategy for #SierraLeone. ☝ Invest Salone and the NIB are engaging key stakeholders to identify strategic priorities and opportunities to shape the strategy and help establish Sierra Leone as a leading regional and global hub for attracting, retaining and expanding investment. As part of this process, two consultative sessions on the NIS were organised – hosting representatives from various Ministries, Departments and Agencies, as well as key private sector actors. The strategy will serve as a comprehensive guide for all investment-related matters to help drive economic growth in Sierra Leone. Stay tuned to find out more.

🤝 In 2.5 years, PROSPER Salone grantees mobilised investments worth over £17.5 million into 14 Sierra Leonean companies. PROSPER Salone is a grant matching facility financed by the UK Government. We support investment in #SierraLeone by funding activities aimed at reducing the risks of market entry, such as scoping trips, feasibility studies, pipeline development, due diligence and business viability. See the latest results and find out more in our recently updated PROSPER Salone overview infographic 👉 https://bit.ly/4fCwaMX

👚 With the fashion and textiles market in sub-Saharan Africa predicted to grow 4–5% annually by 2027, how does Invest Salone work with the sector to support growth in #SierraLeone? 👉 We work with businesses to provide technical assistance, improve investment readiness and productivity, and encourage collaboration across the sector. 👉 We work to improve the investment environment by providing support to address sector-wide constraints to growth and competitiveness and encourage investment. Find out more in our latest overview infographic: https://bit.ly/3KFeaDF

🌱 “Agriculture contributes more than 60% of Sierra Leone’s gross domestic product and has huge potential for increased productivity and growth. As well as contributing to food security, nutrition and poverty reduction, a more productive and competitive agricultural sector could play a pivotal role in kick-starting economic transformation in Sierra Leone” Christina Clark-Lowes, Investment Lead, Invest Salone To explore investment and learning opportunities, Invest Salone conducted an investment field trip to Port Loko – Sierra Leone’s agribusiness heartland. Read more 👉 https://bit.ly/46toWHc

🥘 Food tourism is one of the world’s fastest growing tourism categories, with 34% of travellers worldwide choosing destinations that appeal to their culinary preferences. The flavour of ‘Made in Salone’ food is beginning to make its mark internationally. With #SierraLeone set to host UN Tourism’s third Regional Forum on Gastronomy for Africa in 2026, could food tourism offer real opportunities to boost the country’s economy? Find out more in our latest blog 👉 https://bit.ly/4dsEflL

Have you read our latest newsletter yet? The July issue is out now! This quarter we highlight the exciting work being done in the fashion and textiles sector, including a recap video on the launch of the Fashion, Design and Textiles Association and a video showcasing home sewn, contemporary ‘Made in Salone’ fashion. Read the latest issue here 👉 https://bit.ly/46kDCIm Sign up to the newsletter to stay in the know 👉 https://bit.ly/3XWCkyZ