Sierra Leone
- Because of increased mining activity, including that at new iron ore mines, Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth is expected to accelerate in 2012.
- Governance has improved in recent years and reducing corruption is one of the government’s priorities.
- Although there have been some improvements, the country’s social indicators are amongst the lowest in the world and further efforts need to be exerted to meet the MDGs.
- 05/04/2013 - Sierra Leone, Uganda and Mauritania poised to ramp up climate-resilient water sectors with $18.6 million from the Least Developed Countries Fund
- 27/02/2013 - Sierra Leone Strengthens Its Commitment to Inclusive Green Growth with Support from the AfDB
- 10/12/2012 - 3rd Call for Proposal of the AfDB Migration and Development Fund
Project Portfolio
| Reference | Project | Status |
|---|---|---|
| P-SL-IBE-001 |
Emergency Assistance to Support Efforts at Controlling Categories: Human and Social Development, Health |
ApprovedAPVD |
| P-SL-DB0-005 |
Matotoka Sefadu Road Rehabilitation Project Categories: Transport |
OngoingOnGo |
Contacts
Sierra Leone field office
African Development Bank Group
Sierra Leone Country Office (SLFO)
5th & 6th floor, Bishop Building
13 Lamina Sankoh Street, PMP335
Freetown, Sierra Leone
Tel: +232 (0) 76541328
Ext. 6260-6290
Contact
Mr. Yero BALDEH, Resident Representative
Mr. F.J.M. Perrault
African Development Bank Group
Temporary Relocation Agency (TRA)
P.O.Box 323-1002, Tunis-Belvédère, Tunisia
Tel: (216) 71 10 24 00/71 10 21 58
Fax: (216) 71 10 37 46
Key Facts
| Flag: |  |
| Capital: | Freetown |
| Area: | 72,000 sq km |
| Total Population 2011: | 6.0 Million |
| Urban Population 2011: | 38.80% |
| Female Population 2011: | 51.10% |
| GDP: | US$ 2.2 Billion |
| GNI Per Capita 2010: | US$ 340 |
| Inflation Rate: | 18.10% |
| Crude Birth Rate (per 1000): | 37.80% |
| Human Development Index (rank / 187): | 180 |
| Human Development Index (scale 0 to 1): | 0.336 |
| Membership Date: | 10/09/1964 |
| Cumulative Approvals (1967-2011): | UA 394.7 Million |
