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Palm oil powers livelihoods across Sierra Leone, but most smallholder farmers struggle to access formal markets. 🧑🏾‍🌾 Jolaks is testing a new approach to support them. Watch the video to learn more. 🎥 #PalmOil #SierraLeone

Catalytic #investment in action 📈 Invest Salone supported Jolaks to unlock a US$20M investment from Proparco – boosting production, expanding markets & increasing local procurement. Read more in our latest story: ow.ly/sht850YzBVo #SierraLeone #ImpactInvesting

Our January showcase spotlighted how collaboration across public, private & development partners can drive private sector growth in #SierraLeone 🤝 The Finance That Fits exhibit explored how the right type of capital can better meet business needs: ow.ly/cFmG50Yyfh6 📰

Unlocking private sector growth in #SierraLeone requires more than capital alone – it requires strategic partnerships. 🤝 Freetown Waste Transformers’s journey shows how collaborative approaches can reshape the early-stage investment landscape: ow.ly/N3jS50Ytz2g

Women and girls are at the heart of the UK’s partnership with Sierra Leone. From reducing maternal mortality to improving education outcomes and supporting women entrepreneurs, we are proud to back programmes that unlock opportunity and empowerment. ✅Through @InvestSalone, we help women‑led businesses grow and create jobs. ✅Through @LehWiLanSL and our Saving Lives 3 health programme, girls are staying in school, and mothers are accessing lifesaving care. ✅And through our #MOVEInitiative support to feminist movements, we are ensuring change is locally led and sustainable. On #IWD2026, we celebrate every woman driving Sierra Leone forward. #WomenAndGirls #IWD2026 #GoFarGoTogether

This #InternationalWomensDay, we’re highlighting recent resources supporting stronger businesses, safer workplaces and greater economic opportunities for women in #SierraLeone. Explore more: ow.ly/G6oA50YqgT4 #IWD2026 #GenderEquality

So Pure secures major investment after strengthening its business readiness with support from Invest Salone. 🫱🏾‍🫲🏿 A strong example of how targeted advisory support can unlock capital and scale local enterprise. Read more: 🔗 ow.ly/jok350YlYvZ #SierraLeone #Investment

🌍 On #GlobalTourismResilienceDay, we’re reflecting on Sierra Leone’s huge tourism potential – from cultural heritage to pristine beaches and wildlife. Our 2025 report shows how the sector can drive jobs and growth with the right investment. Read more: ow.ly/xP9u50YgKNg

On 16 January we hosted a high-level event sharing #InvestSalone’s impact on private sector development in #SierraLeone 🇸🇱 and showcasing progress made possible through strong partnerships. 🤝 Read more ⬇️ investsalone.com/news/invest-sa… @JosephineGauld @UKinSierraLeone

🇬🇧🤝🇸🇱UK funding and support through Invest Salone’s PROSPER Salone facility is helping unlock finance for women entrepreneurs across Sierra Leone. Working with Truestone and their partner A Call to Business Savings and Loans, this partnership enabled more than £17.5 million in loans in 2024 reaching over 17,500 women, from shop‑owners and traders to small‑scale producers. We BHC – Freetown is proud to support the Sierra Leone Government’s commitment to a better life for its citizens.🇬🇧🤝🇸🇱 #WomenInBusiness #UKinSierraLeone #InvestSalone #ACTB #ProsperSalone #Growth

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And finally, we will share: Public–private dialogue in action: How importers, clearing agents and government collaborated to address port delays, waiver bottlenecks and rising tax costs.🤝 #CoalitionForCapital

Another exhibition highlighting progress made to private sector development in Sierra Leone will be: When capital meets capability: Investment readiness and impact stories featuring Freetown Waste Transformers, So Pure and Jolaks. 📈

Today is our high-level event “Building a Coalition for Catalytic Capital”, highlighting #InvestSalone’s contribution to private sector development in #SierraLeone since its launch in 2019. We’re showcasing progress made possible through strong partnerships #CoalitionForCapital

Happy New Year from #InvestSalone 🎉 As we step into 2026, take a moment to reflect on what we did in 2025: investsalone.com/news We're continuing to build on this momentum, facilitating new #Investment, raising incomes & generating jobs in #SierraLeone.

Did you know? The Invest Salone Resource Bank is full of insights, case studies & infographics on investment & trade in Sierra Leone. Explore key sectors & opportunities today! ow.ly/KuQK50XLA0x #InvestSalone #Trade #Investment

Happy holidays from the Invest Salone Team! And a huge thank you to all our partners for helping us to make 2025 such a productive year. Make sure to sign up to our mailing list to stay in the loop for 2026 👉 ow.ly/5i9L50XLzWw #InvestSalone #SeasonsGreetings

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We’re proud to have spoken at Angel Investment Night Freetown, hosted by RAIN. An inspiring evening bringing together founders, investors and ecosystem leaders to spotlight early-stage innovation and Sierra Leone’s growing startup momentum. #InvestSalone #RAIN #StartupSL