Client: Casuarina Communications,
United Nations Development Programme UNDP Sierra Leone

 

Project: “Promting Productive Transformation through Special Economic Zones in
Sierra Leone” 

Report/ Publication

 

Language:  English

 

Pages: 60

 

This report provides a situational analysis of the current trend of the economy, the status of productive transformation and special economic zones (SEZs) in Sierra Leone. The economy is driven by primary commodities, mainly agriculture and mineral production, with fluctuating macroeconomic fundamentals. The country’s business environment is relatively unstable with low domestic and foreign direct investments. SEZs represent a potential opportunity to accelerate early-stage industrialization and economic transformation in Sierra Leone, including through employment-intensive sectors. Seeking innovation and policy support is important to assist in achieving the SEZs’ policy goal. Overall, SEZ successes are dependent on the country's context and predominantly on non-financial factors.

​

The design incorporates a local Kpokpo pattern as a design element throughout the report, along within infographics to represent the various areas of transformation and Special Economic Zones.