The Investment Policy Review (IPR) of Sierra Leone was published in 2009. It analysed foreign direct investment (FDI) trends, their impact, and the strategic, legal and institutional framework for investment. It also suggested recommendations to further improve the investment climate and develop an FDI attraction and promotion strategy.
In 2024, the Government of Sierra Leone requested UNCTAD to review the implementation of the IPR recommendations and provide guidance to continue improving the investment environment.
This report analyses progress and suggests additional actions to support the achievement of Sierra Leone’s 2024–2030 Medium- Term National Development Plan and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), based on UNCTAD’s Investment Policy Framework for Sustainable Development (IPFSD).
The IPR programme has analysed the investment climate and provided tailored recommendations to achieve the national development objectives and the SDGs for more than 60 economies globally since its launch in 1999.
Follow-up reports, produced at the request of beneficiary countries, assess the implementation of these recommendations, propose additional actions to enhance the investment environment, and identify further needs for technical assistance.
