Today, @MoCTI held a validation workshop to engage key government officials and private sector stakeholders in reviewing critical documents that will advance Sierra Leone’s innovation ecosystem.
Giving the keynote address, Salim Bah reaffirmed the government’s commitment to promoting an enabling environment for innovation. Highlighting the development of Felei Tech City and the National Innovation Fund, which aim to attract external funding and provide essential resources for the tech sector’s growth.
Noting that government-led initiatives like this can be managed successfully by collaborating with private sector players, David Manley, CEO of Felei Tech City, emphasized the importance of public-private partnerships in driving digital transformation and innovation in Sierra Leone.
While presenting the draft of the Innovation Entrepreneurship Policy, Chukwu-Emeka Chikezie, the team lead for Invest Salone, thanked MoCTI’s leadership for bringing together partners from both the private and public sectors noting the importance of attracting more investment to help businesses access global markets, rather than relying solely on Sierra Leone.
