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Background
The Directorate of Innovation is committed to fostering an enabling environment for innovation and entrepreneurship in Sierra Leone, with the goal of positioning the country as a regional innovation leader. This mission is driven by the following key pillars.
Key Pillars
- Policy and Regulatory Development
- Talent and Entrepreneurship Development
- Infrastructure Enhancement
- Investment Stimulation and Promotion
- Ease of Doing Business Reforms
- Service Support – Providing comprehensive assistance to innovators and entrepreneurs
As a newly established directorate, we prioritize the following thematic areas:
1
Ecosystem Development
- Enhance ecosystem participation.
- Strengthen ecosystem competitiveness.
2
Entrepreneurship Development
- Increase startup participation through ideation and challenges.
- Boost startup investment and competitiveness.
3
Job Creation and Development
- Expand access to job opportunities.
- Enhance job seekers’ global market competitiveness.
4
Innovation Outreach Program
- Raise awareness of innovation.
- Encourage participation in the innovation ecosystem.
- Provide robust innovation support.
5
Digital Literacy
- Promote digital literacy activities.
- Engage and empower young people.
- Expand learning and exposure to digital opportunities.