This post is part of the Public Sources 2024 project of SA WEST. It contains a collection of reliable links to ministries, government institutions, and local media sources in Sierra Leone.
All links were checked in October and November 2024. In addition to providing links to local news websites, we also share their social media profiles and related groups in messaging platforms. This gives you a comprehensive toolset to follow and gather data on current events using your preferred methods.
This collection is made to help intelligence professionals and researchers find important resources related to Sierra Leone. While we do not claim to have every possible link, we hope this collection serves as a useful starting point for your project.
To help you better understand the regional context, we provide a list of projects in Sierra Leone, if available, involving the World Bank, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, and the Asian Development Bank.
If you’re looking for resources on other countries, please check out the additional pages on the SA WEST website.
You might be surprised by the image featured in the headline of our publication about public sources in Sierra Leone, so it’s important to clarify what it represents. These images are derived from Google searches for terms like “leader,” “prime minister,” and “head of government of Sierra Leone.” As you can see, the search results include leaders from other countries that actively engage with Sierra Leone. Furthermore, in some cases—such as the section about Madagascar—fictional characters associated with that country even appear. Ultimately, this creates a composite visual representation of the region, which itself serves as an intriguing subject for further analysis.
Sierra Leone
National portal, selected links to ministries and government organizations
Government of Slovenia https://www.gov.si |
The website serves as a comprehensive portal for the Slovenian government, detailing various ministries and their functions, services, and responsibilities, as well as providing insights into government initiatives and EU funding projects. |
Bank of Sierra Leone http://www.bsl.gov.sl/ |
Central bank |
– globally accessible | 
– geoblocked (use VPN) | – geoblocked, occasional outages
01 – Registers, Public Records, Statistics
https://slccia.sl   |
This site serves as the oldest voice for the private sector in Sierra Leone, providing insights, resources, and support for businesses operating in the region. |
07 – TV & Radio stations
https://www.visitsierraleone.org   |
This site provides information about travel and tour services in Sierra Leone, highlighting the beauty and adventures available in the region. It acts as a guide for both local and international travelers seeking unforgettable experiences. |
12 – For travelers
| https://www.standardtimespress.org | This site provides official and trusted services for online soccer gambling. It is a representative of SBOBET88, a reliable soccer betting agent in Indonesia. |
| https://www.thesierraleonetelegraph.com | This site provides news and insights about current events in Sierra Leone, covering politics, social issues, and development stories. It aims to inform readers about the happenings in the country and beyond. |
Projects carried out by the World Bank in Republic of Sierra Leone
| Name of the Project | implementing_agency | Timeframe |
| SPF: Innovative solutions for land dispute resolution in Sierra Leone | Implementing Agency: not indicated Project Objective: not indicated |
04 Jun 2024 ‑ 31 Dec 2027 |
| Sierra Leone Connectivity and Agricultural Market Infrastructure Project | Implementing Agency: Sierra Leone Road Authority, Ministry of Works, Housing and Infrastructure. Project Objective: The project objective is to provide climate resilient rural bridges and agricultural market infrastructure at selected locations to enhance connectivity and access to agricultural markets for rural communities. |
29 May 2024 ‑ 31 Dec 2029 |
| Sierra Leone Third Inclusive and Sustainable Growth DPF | Implementing Agency: Ministry of Finance, Government of Sierra Leone. Project Objective: The program development objectives are to: (i) improve natural resource governance; (ii) enhance inclusiveness; and (iii) strengthen accountability and transparency in public finance. |
14 Dec 2023 ‑ 30 Dec 2024 |
| Sierra Leone Second Financial Inclusion Project | Implementing Agency: Bank of Sierra Leone Project Objective: The objective of the project is to promote a more inclusive and resilient financial sector for individuals and micro, small and medium sized enterprises (MSMEs). |
02 Jun 2023 ‑ 25 Sep 2028 |
| Sierra Leone Digital Transformation Project | Implementing Agency: Ministry of Communications, Technology, and Innovation (MoCTI) Project Objective: To expand access to broadband internet, enhance digital skills and improve government capacity to deliver public services digitally. |
22 Jul 2022 ‑ 30 Sep 2027 |
| Sierra Leone Land Administration Project | Implementing Agency: Ministry of Lands, Housing and Country Planning. Project Objective: The Project Development Objective is to establish an efficient and accessible land administration system. |
02 Jun 2022 ‑ 31 Jul 2028 |
| Productive Social Safety Nets and Youth Employment | Implementing Agency: National Commission for Social Action (NaCSA) Project Objective: The objective is to improve access to social safety nets and income generating opportunities for targeted beneficiaries. |
08 Mar 2022 ‑ 30 Jun 2027 |
| Accountable Governance for Basic Service Delivery | Implementing Agency: Ministry of Finance (Fiscal Decentralization Division, PFM Reform Unit) Project Objective: The PDO is to improve resource management, transparency and accountability of government systems for enabling the delivery of local development projects and basic services. |
11 Jun 2021 ‑ 30 Jul 2027 |
| Sierra Leone – Quality Essential Health Services and Systems Support Project | Implementing Agency: Integrated Health Project Administration Unit (IHPAU), Partners in Health (PIH) Project Objective: The PDO is to increase utilization and improve quality of maternal and child health services in the selected areas. |
09 Dec 2021 ‑ 31 Dec 2027 |
| Enhancing Sierra Leone Energy Access | Implementing Agency: Electricity Distribution and Supply Authority, Ministry Of Energy. Project Objective: The Project Development Objective is to increase electricity access and improve EDSA’s operational performance. |
28 Jan 2021 ‑ 31 Dec 2025 |
| Resilient Urban Sierra Leone Project | Implementing Agency: Freetown City Council, Western Area Rural District Council, Bo City Council, Fiscal Decentralization Division in Ministry of Finance, National Disaster Management Agency. Project Objective: The project development objective is to improve integrated urban management, service delivery, and disaster emergency management in Western Area and secondary cities of Sierra Leone. |
25 Jun 2021 ‑ 31 Jul 2026 |
| Sierra Leone Free Education Project | Implementing Agency: Ministry of Basic and Senior Secondary Education, Save the Children Fund. Project Objective: The project development objectives are to improve the management of the education system, teaching practices, and learning conditions. |
29 Jun 2020 ‑ 31 Dec 2027 |
| Sierra Leone Financial Inclusion Project | Implementing Agency: Bank of Sierra Leone Project Objective: The objective of the project is to increase the interoperability of digital payments and access to financial services. |
17 Jan 2019 ‑ 30 Jun 2025 |
| Integrated and Resilient Urban Mobility Project | Implementing Agency: Ministry of Transport and Aviation. Project Objective: The Project Development Objectives (PDO) are to improve quality public transport, address climate resilience, improve road safety in selected areas and enhance institutional capacity in the transport sector. |
13 Jun 2019 ‑ 30 Jun 2025 |
| Sierra Leone Economic Diversification Project | Implementing Agency: Ministry of Tourism & Cultural Affairs, Ministry of Trade and Industry, Ministry of Finance. Project Objective: To increase investment, Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) growth, and entrepreneurship in non-mining productive sectors in the Recipient’s territory. |
28 Jul 2020 ‑ 31 Oct 2025 |
| Smallholder Commercialization and Agribusiness Development Project | Implementing Agency: Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry. Project Objective: The project development objective is to promote smallholder commercialization by fostering productive business linkages between smallholder farmers and selected agribusiness firms and other commodity off-takers in Sierra Leone. The Project has four components: (1) Support to agribusiness-farmer linkages and SMEs along selected agricultural value chains (US$ 19 million); (2) Market Access Improvement (US$ 26 million); (3) Capacity Building for Government and Other Institutions relevant for agribusiness development (US$ 6 million); and (4) Project Coordination, Monitoring and Evaluation (US$ 4 million). |
18 Feb 2016 ‑ 30 Jun 2025 |
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