Economy & Business

Global survey identifies cost of living, loneliness, technology, climate concerns deepening

Sierra Leone Telegraph: 30 October 2023: A global survey commissioned by non-profit Future Investment Initiative (FII) Institute, in partnership with Accenture was published last week. It identifies predominant issues of concern to citizens across the world. The survey, known as the FII PRIORITY Compass, is an annual research exercise which [Read More]

Economy & Business

Tough macroeconomic policies needed to stabilize Sierra Leone’s economy and address growing poverty – says World Bank

Sierra Leone Telegraph: 29 October 2023: Sierra Leone’s economy is projected to grow at 3.7 percent on average during 2023–25, below its long-term trend, says a new World Bank Report, published in Freetown last Friday. According to the report, this lower than previously expected growth is “predicated on sound domestic [Read More]

Economy & Business

President Bio launches Presidential Council on Feed Salone, Says agriculture is a must-win for all

Sierra Leone Telegraph: 10 October 2023: Yesterday, Monday 10th October, President Julius Maada Bio officially launched the government’s Presidential Council for delivering the “Feed Salone Initiative” and used the occasion to challenge the newly formed governing body to revolutionise agriculture for all Sierra Leoneans. According to State House report, the [Read More]