Sierra Leone: How Tourism is Creating Jobs and Attracting Investment

https://www.worldbank.org/en/news/feature/2026/09/23/sierra-leone-economic-diversification-project?cid=ECR_E_NewsletterWeekly_EN_EXT&deliveryName=DM289741 Sierra Leone is turning sustainable tourism into an engine for jobs and private investment. Upgraded ecotourism sites, a rebranded destination, and training for local entrepreneurs have attracted over $92 million in private investment and create nearly 50,000 jobs. This Sunday, World Tourism Day, is a moment to recognize what strategic public investment in tourism can unlock.