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Support for Improving the Business Environment in Sierra Leone

Support for Improving the Business Environment in Sierra Leone. What is the SLBF? A public private dialogue mechanism that enables stakeholders to participate in the private sector development process. Who are we?

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Support for Improving the Business Environment in Sierra Leone

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  1. Support for Improving the Business Environment in Sierra Leone

  2. What is the SLBF? A public private dialogue mechanism that enables stakeholders to participate in the private sector development process. Who are we? We are a coalition of private sector interest groups spanning the formal and informal business sectors in Sierra Leone. SLBF is a platform for: Consensus building Advocacy and consultation on Private Sector Development Supporting advocacy for reform within government Supporting private sector’s ability to engage with government on economic policy developments Outreach, public awareness and communication Goals Support reform efforts that positively impact private sector growth - (Reducing Administrative Barriers to Investment (RABI)) Support and inform Private Sector Development strategy formulation Encourage dialogue between private sector groups and assist in solving common business problems Monitor progress across all reform activities and evaluate and report on impacts to business community and beyond INTRODUCING THE SIERRA LEONE BUSINESS FORUM “Sweet Salone” – When biznes sweet, Salone go sweet. Make biznes go sweet

  3. According to the World Bank/IFC “Doing Business Report” (DBI) (Compares 178 countries and ranks their ease of doing business) SIERRA LEONE’S INVESTMENT CLIMATE Make biznes go sweet

  4. DBI 2008: SIERRA LEONE NOT BEST IN CLASS • Best countries in Sub-Saharan Africa by category: Make biznes go sweet

  5. Private Sector GOSL Dev. Partners Other • Formal Sector Trade and Professional Associations • SLCCIA; SLAM; SLIBA; Importers Assoc.; Employers Federation; Bankers Assoc. • Insurance Assoc.; Institute of Accountants; Bar Assoc. • Mineral Exporters; Timber Exporters, Fisheries and Tourism • Transport Owners, Freight Handlers, Media Owners, Farmers • Informal Sector • National Traders Union: Pretty Traders, Bike Riders, Motor Drivers, Boat Owners, Farmers, Mine Workers, Sweissy Jewellers, Dollar Hawkers • Ethnic Business Communities • Fula, Lebanese, Indian, Nigerian, Djula, Chinese • Ministries • Trade and Industry, Finance, Justice, MFA, MODEP, MAFF, MLHE, MoTC, MTC, MOM, MYS • Agencies/Commissions • OARG, NCP, NASSIT, NRA, ICRB, Central Bank, Decentralization, JSDP, Law Reform, Security Services • Judiciary • Parliament • Provincial, District, Chiefdom and Local Administrations • DFID, IFC, World Bank • GTZ, EU, UNIDO,USAID, Irish Aid, JICA, China • UNDP/UNIOSIL • ADB, IDB • AU, Commonwealth Secretariat • NEPAD • ECOWAS MRU • NDI, British Council • Youth Organizations • 50:50 and Women’s Forum • IPAM and other educational establishments • Independent Media Commission • Human Rights Commission • SL Diaspora Organizations • NEC and NCD, CGG • WAMU, UMEOA • African Business Roundtable • Sierra Investment Fund • West Africa Business Forum • International Media • Global Reports and Indices • Local and International NGOs KEY STAKEHOLDERS Make biznes go sweet

  6. PARTICIPANTS K E Y S T A K E H O L D E R S Policy Advisory Committee • Minister Trade/Industry, President SLCCIA • DFID/IFC Reps. • Parliamentary Rep. • Other Government and Private Sector Groups Coordinating Secretariat • Executive Director • Economist & Researcher • Admin Barr Coordinator • PSD Strategy Coordinator • Private Sector • Ministry/Agency Directors • Civil Society Working Groups Technical Committee • Expert Consultants • Line Ministry/Agency Managers • Directly Interested Private Sector Make biznes go sweet

  7. KEY ARES OF ENGAGEMENT • Reducing Administrative Barriers • Business Start Up and Registration • SME Tax Policy • Tax Reform and Modernisation • Financial Sector Reform • Enhancing the private credit environment • Financial Product Deepening • Financial services and infrastructure • Land Issues • Title and registration • Dispute resolution • Legal Reforms • Supporting enactment of legislation that helps to achieve all the above • Improved access to justice on commercial matters Make biznes go sweet

  8. “Sweet Salone” - When biznes sweet, Salone go sweet. For more information please contact us via phone on 022 290089/290116, email info@slbizforum.org or visit our offices at 2nd Floor, Bishop Building, 13 Lamina Sankoh St, Freetown

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