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Sierra Leone

INVESTMENT
OPPORTUNITIES IN
Sierra Leone

About Sierra Leone

Population
8,908,040

GDP Growth
4%

Area
71,740 km2

Capital
Freetown

Currency
Leone (SLE)

Nestled on the Atlantic coast of West Africa, Sierra Leone is a country rich in history, culture, and natural resources. With a population of over 8 million and a GDP of approximately $4 billion, Sierra Leone offers a unique investment landscape.

 

The country's strategic location, combined with its abundant natural resources, including diamonds, iron ore, and bauxite, has attracted foreign investment in the mining sector. However, Sierra Leone is also diversifying its economy through investments in agriculture, tourism, and renewable energy.

 

The government has been actively working to improve the business environment and attract foreign investors. Key economic indicators include a growing GDP, increasing exports, and a relatively stable currency.

Area
71,740 km2

Capital
Freetown

Population
8,908,040

Currency
Leone (SLE)

GDP Growth
4%

WHY invest in Sierra Leone

Abundant Natural Resources:

  • Mining: Sierra Leone is known for its rich mineral deposits, particularly diamonds, iron ore, and bauxite. The mining sector has been a significant driver of the country's economy, attracting foreign investment and generating revenue.
  • Agriculture: With fertile land and favorable climatic conditions, Sierra Leone has the potential for agricultural development. The country's agricultural sector offers opportunities for investments in crop cultivation, livestock farming, and agro-processing.

Strategic Location:

  • Trade and Commerce: Sierra Leone's coastal location provides easy access to international shipping routes, making it a strategic hub for trade and commerce. The country's proximity to other West African nations offers opportunities for regional integration and market expansion.

 

Favorable Investment Climate:

  • Government Incentives: The Sierra Leonean government has implemented various incentives to attract foreign investment, including tax holidays, duty-free imports, and repatriation of profits.
  • Improved Business Environment: The government has been working to streamline administrative procedures, reduce bureaucratic hurdles, and improve the overall business environment.

Growing Economy:

  • Economic Diversification: Sierra Leone is actively diversifying its economy to reduce its reliance on mining. The government is promoting investments in sectors such as agriculture, tourism, and renewable energy.
  • GDP Growth: The country's GDP has been steadily growing in recent years, indicating a positive economic outlook.
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Affordable Labor:

  • Competitive Labor Costs: Sierra Leone offers relatively competitive labor costs compared to other countries in the region. This makes it an attractive destination for labor-intensive industries.

Our clients

PIA-Togo-Star Garment - A Komar Company Vivace Group - Donsen Alu ZIC-JG Group - Five Element Industry Limited ZIC-Sonata Agri International Ltd PIA Togo SPER PIA Togo Huasha Company PIA Togo Nutrisource PIA Togo Odil Logo PIA Togo R-Logistic PIA Togo Star Garments PIA Togo Van Vliet Automotive Togo Wood Industries & Log Yard Rwanda-Afroturk Rwanda-Almaha Industry Rwanda-Enviroserve Rwanda-Mahwi Grain Rwanda-MaterialBankRwanda Rwanda-MingYang Papers Rwanda-OCP AFRICA Togo Organics Togo Soja PIA Togo Vivace Group
GSEZ-Century Ply PIA-Togo-Spiro PIA Togo BB logo PIA Togo- Calafi PIA Togo- Cameg PIA CMDT PIA General & Dop Cosmetics PIA General & DOP Industrie PIA ST2A PIC Sequoia ROC- STB Congo ROC- X Oil PIA-Togo-Nutrisource PTE DRC_PIA-plus-Rwanda-Togo-FHC Medica GSEZ-Chanta GSEZ-Green Ply GSEZ-GWI - Gabon Wood Industries GSEZ-L7H LIFE RESOURCES GSEZ-Somivab PIA-Togo-Atime SA PIA-Togo-Ba & Be Consortium (Bawason) PIA-Togo-Brilliant Industry Togo PIA-Togo-Castel Groupe PIA-Togo-Dongaco Togo SA PIA-Togo-JCEM Groupe GSEZ JI ming Waste Recycling

Visions & testimonials

Denis Sassou N’Guesso
President of Republic of Congo

Denis Sassou N’Guesso

The 2021-2026 Social project of the Republic of Congo is focused on the industrialization of the country. The implementation of this ambitious plan – to structurally transform our economy – is based on the development of four existing special economic zones (SEZs), including: Pointe-Noire, Brazzavi...

Denis Christel Sassou Nguesso
Minister for International Cooperation & PPPs

Denis Christel Sassou Nguesso

At the dawn of the opening of the continental free trade zone, our country located in the heart of Africa must be a strategic hub for production, processing and distribution. It is in this perspective that the government of the Republic of Congo has decided to trust the ARISE group to ensure the dev...

Jean-Marc Thystere Tchicaya
Minister of SEZs & Economic Diversification

Jean-Marc Thystere Tchicaya

We welcome the partnership with the Arise IIP Group which, through the Industrial Platforms of Congo Pointe-Noire (PICP), is working hard to, in particular, make the Special Economic Zone of Pointe-Noire operational which, on relying on sectors with high growth potential, will become the driving for...

Julien Paluku
Minister of Industry of the DRC

Julien Paluku

Julien Paluku, Minister of Industry of the Democratic Republic of Congo, stated that the vision of a “New Congo,” as envisioned by H.E. Félix-Antoine TSHISEKEDI, is achievable through the establishment of competitive ecosystems and robust economic platforms. The creation of Special Economic Zones (...

Patrice Talon
President of the Republic of Benin

Patrice Talon

We have adopted a law to promote Special Economic Zones and the first Industrial Zone in Glo-Djigbé is fully operational and already welcoming investors. Benin's ambition is to become an industrial hub for the transformation of agricultural products such as cashew, cotton, shea butter, pineapple, s...

Gaston Dossouhoui
Minister-Agriculture, Livestock & Fisheries

Gaston Dossouhoui

Benin is entering an important phase in its history, that of going far with serious project leaders who will process raw materials and create jobs for young Beninese. These factories remain a safe destination for our raw materials and a prerequisite for increasing our agricultural production.

Michael Derus
Ambassador of Germany to Benin

Michael Derus

It’s truIy impressive ! I was very pleased to return to GDIZ. My last visit was less than a year ago and I’m very impressed by the swift development I have seen, particularly in the Garment Training Center (GTC). The Zone has a great potential for international development.

Dr Akinwumi Adesina
President of African Development Bank (AFDB)

Dr Akinwumi Adesina

I am impressed by the scope of Glo-Djigbé Industrial Zone (GDIZ). It will contribute to the industrialization of Benin by promoting the local transformation of Benin’s natural resources (cotton, cashew nuts, pineapples and others) and the creation of jobs for Benin’s youth. Congratulations to the Pr...

Arnaud Floris
Coordinator Africa- BPI France

Arnaud Floris

Glo-Djigbé Industrial Zone (GDIZ) reflects Benin's boldness and innovation: an inspiration for African countries with its immense potential for industrial development. We are committed to support, co-finance and co-invest in agribusiness projects, as a demonstration of our faith in Benin's vision an...

Joseph Owondault Berre
Vice-President of the Gabonese

Joseph Owondault Berre

Everything is in place within the Nkok SIZ to foster high-quality projects and achievements. This Zone is a tool for promoting Gabon's expertise. It was a truly memorable visit.

Evariste Ndayisimiye
President of the Republic of Burundi

Evariste Ndayisimiye

GSEZ is an example in the transformation of natural resources.

Raymond Ndong Sima
Prime Minister, Head of Government- Gabonese

Raymond Ndong Sima

Together, let's build our future by increasing our production capacity and exploring innovative avenues to maintain our position of choice on the international market.

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