Sierra Leone
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Sierra Leone Economic Update 2025
Sierra Leone Economic Update 2025
Enabling the Private Sector for Growth and Job Creation
https://www.worldbank.org/en/news/press-release/2025/11/06/sierra-leone-economy-shows-resilience-private-sector-reform-key-to-sustained-growth-and-jobs

Sierra Leone’s economy is showing signs of stability in the face of heightened global challenges, with growth projected at 4.3 percent in 2025 and reaching 4.6 percent by 2027, according to the latest World Bank Sierra Leone Economic Update (SLEU).

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Aminata’s Path: How Partnerships are Making Schools Safer for Girls in Sierra Leone
https://blogs.worldbank.org/en/nasikiliza/aminata-path-how-partnerships-are-making-schools-safer-for-girls-in-sierra-leone
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Roadmap for Sierra Leone's Sustainable Growth Amid Climate Threats
https://www.worldbank.org/en/news/press-release/2025/06/16/two-new-world-bank-reports-offer-roadmap-for-sierra-leone-s-sustainable-growth-amid-climate-threats
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SLE

BY THE NUMBERS: SIERRA LEONE

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OVERVIEW:
SIERRA LEONE
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About
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Economy
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Development
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THE LATEST FROM SIERRA LEONE

Discover the latest press releases, feature stories, blog posts, research, publications, and more.

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PROJECTS & RESULTS

Learn about the projects that are shaping the future of the country and the significant results that demonstrate our commitment to sustainable development

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RESEARCH
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More Research & Publications
https://openknowledge.worldbank.org/search?query=Sierra%20Leone
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Africa’s Pulse
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Pathways to Job Creation in Africa
Pathways to Job Creation in Africa
The October 2025 edition of Africa’s Pulse reports that economic growth in Sub-Saharan Africa has maintained momentum amid heightened global policy uncertainty.
https://www.worldbank.org/en/publication/africa-pulse
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2025 Africa Country Policy and Institutional Assessment (CPIA)
https://www.worldbank.org/en/data/datatopics/cpia
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Sierra Leone Country Climate and Development Report
https://openknowledge.worldbank.org/entities/publication/9e20ca20-2d1e-4e1f-85cb-256c81147169
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Sierra Leone Economic Update: Enabling the Private Sector for Growth and Job Creation
https://www.worldbank.org/en/news/press-release/2025/11/06/sierra-leone-economy-shows-resilience-private-sector-reform-key-to-sustained-growth-and-jobs
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CONNECT WITH US

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Country Leadership

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Robert Taliercio O'Brien
https://www.worldbank.org/en/about/people/r/robert-taliercio
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Division Director for Sierra Leone
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Abdu Muwonge
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Country Manager for Sierra Leone
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Country Office

3 & 3A Spur Road,
Wilberforce,
Freetown, Sierra Leone
mkargbo@worldbank.org

For project-related issues and complaints contact sierraleonealert@worldbank.org
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