Investment and Export Promotion

The Investment and Export Promotion Directorate shall be responsible for the promotion of investment and export .The Investment and Export Promotion Directorate shall be responsible for the following:

1. Facilitate export-oriented operations of small-scale producers and manufacturers.
2. Serve as the focal point for raising awareness on the importance of export and for developing appropriate export strategies.
3. Provide exporters with marketing advisory services and assist them in developing marketing plans for entering or expanding their business into foreign markets.
4. Undertake an advocacy role for exporters in their relations with Government and other bodies or organisations.
5. Assist exporters in identifying opportunities for appropriate technical assistance from regional and international bodies and organisations.
6. Identify potential investors with a view to encourage them to invest in agriculture and other sectors of the economy.
7. Collect, collate, analyse and disseminate in user-friendly and accessible formats information about investment opportunities in the economy and priority sectors in Sierra Leone.
8. Facilitate coordination and cooperation between the public and private sectors in matters relating to investments.
9. Carry out research on investments, export, and other related activities.
10. Support the development of sector associations.
11. Collect, collate, analyse, and disseminate user-friendly and accessible information on investment opportunities.
12. Carry out research on investments, exports, and other related activities.
13. Perform any other function as may be assigned by the Executive Director.