Sierra Leone Investment and Export Promotion Agency Act, 2007
An Act establishing the Sierra Leone Investment and Export Promotion Agency (SLIEPA) to promote investment and exports.
Summary
The Sierra Leone Investment and Export Promotion Agency Act, 2007 establishes the Sierra Leone Investment and Export Promotion Agency (SLIEPA) as the national body to promote and facilitate private investment and the development of exports.
The Act provides for the Agency's establishment, governance and functions, including promoting Sierra Leone as an investment destination, facilitating investors (including through investment-climate improvement and a one-stop service), promoting and developing exports, and advising government on investment and trade policy. It supports the Investment Promotion Act framework and private-sector-led growth.
Main provisions
- Establishes the Sierra Leone Investment and Export Promotion Agency.
- Provides for its governance and functions.
- Promotes Sierra Leone as an investment destination and facilitates investors.
- Promotes and develops exports.
- Advises government on investment and trade policy.
- Supports the Investment Promotion Act framework.