Bank of Sierra Leone, IGC Seal Economic Development Agreement

The Bank of Sierra Leone has entered into a strategic partnership with the International Growth Centre (IGC) through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at strengthening economic research, policy analysis, and evidence-based decision-making to support national development.

The agreement is designed to deepen collaboration between the two institutions in key areas, including macroeconomic stability, financial sector development, and inclusive growth strategies.

According to officials, the partnership is expected to enhance the quality of economic policymaking in Sierra Leone by promoting research-driven approaches that support long-term development planning and more effective policy outcomes.

The initiative aligns with the central bank’s ongoing efforts to strengthen economic governance and improve institutional capacity for sustainable national progress.

Through the collaboration, the Bank of Sierra Leone and the International Growth Centre are expected to work closely on research initiatives that provide data-driven insights into economic challenges and opportunities facing the country.

The MoU marks a significant step toward reinforcing the role of evidence-based policy in shaping Sierra Leone’s economic direction, particularly at a time when global and domestic economic conditions demand stronger analytical support for decision-making.