President Julius Maada Bio has met with the Chairman of Elite Agro, Sultan Alshamsi, to discuss possible
ways of investing in food cultivation in Sierra Leone.
Development
Indian Vice President meets President Bio, announces major areas of cooperation
Vice President of India, Shri Venkaiah Naidu, has met President Dr Julius Maada Bio at State House where he announced major areas of support to Sierra Leone that will impact economic development in the immediate future.
Debt Stocks of Developing Countries Rose to $7.8 Trillion in 2018
Total external debt of low- and middle-income countries climbed 5.3 percent to $7.8 trillion last year, while net debt flows (gross disbursements minus principal payments) from external creditors tumbled 28 percent to $529 billion, the World Bank’s International Debt Statistics 2020 shows.
Chief Innovation Officer engages Cabinet on the Fourth Industrial Revolution to improve policy and governance
The Chief Innovation Officer in the Office of the President, Dr David Moinina Sengeh, has engaged His Excellency President Dr Julius Maada Bio and his entire cabinet on the fourth industrial revolution, also known as 4IR.
Bangladesh Receives $185 Million World Bank Financing for Renewable Energy
The government of Bangladesh has signed a $185 million financing agreement with the World Bank to add about 310 MW renewable energy generation capacity, which will contribute to reliable, affordable electricity and cleaner air.
Sierra Leone Anti-Corruption Commission Presents 2018 Annual Report to President
The Anti-Corruption Commission, ACC, has met at State House to present its 2018 Annual Report to His Excellency President Dr Julius Maada Bio in accordance with Section 19(1) of the ACC Act of 2008.
Solidaridad West Africa, the Government of Sierra Leone and UNFAO promote Responsible Agricultural Investment
Many African countries including Sierra Leone are seeking better ways of attracting responsible agri-based investments as a catalyst for achieving economic growth through industralization.
