SOBA 🇸🇱

Lessons from Sierra Leone Opportunities for Business Action an innovative #UKAid private sector development programme in
#agriculture #solar #entrepreneurship

[ELAN RDC @ELANRDC]

Glad to see the renewable energy actors in DRC coming together to form the first industry association! https://t.co/BePSAaBXxt @Elanrdc @dfid_UK #RenewableEnergy #SE4ALL #M4P #DRC #RDC

[World Bank Energy @WBG_Energy]

How to increase private investors’ confidence, attract world-class developers and reduce tariffs for #solar power? https://t.co/96wNEn9mQc #endenergypoverty

[ASI @AdamSmithInt]

Did you know that women are very active in the #ASM sector? It is estimated they account for between a third and up to half of all workers. Take a look at these case studies from #Malawi and #SierraLeone to read more: https://t.co/eQ94ugqjDe #shareASM

[Sam Ajadi @sam_ajadi]

#Startups in #SierraLeone! The 3rd Round of the #EAInnovationFund is now open to applicants. We are looking for #innovative startups leveraging #mobile #tech to achieve socio-economic impact. Apply here: https://t.co/ETSMbjj3oD. Please share with your network! #Salone

[Jason Eaves @_jasoneaves]

So proud of the team's work done to compile this report and the reach it has had. Not bad for a first publication. #authored #systemsthinking https://t.co/h5yp5BKo1I

[ASI @AdamSmithInt]

Violence, incl. sexual harassment, is on the map, esp. as investors start to look at social impact & consumers demand information on value chains. WHAT CAN businesses do to mitigate violence? https://t.co/9jPr7MnZKQ #IWD18 #PressforProgress

[SOBA 🇸🇱 @SOBASierraLeone]

Thanks Jackie for leading this intervention

[SOBA 🇸🇱 @SOBASierraLeone]

Happy #IWD2018
Not Just a Private Matter: Based on lessons from #SOBA we've put together a case study showing how it is in business interest to prevent Gender Based Violence.

#PressforProgress #IWDWEECHAT

https://t.co/2ajT9sqrPm https://t.co/m3N7sJayO3

[ASI @AdamSmithInt]

Over half of married women y/o 15-49 in #sierraleone have experienced physical sexual, or emotional violence from a husband or partner. It affects their livelihoods & businesses, too! Read more on how businesses can respond better: https://t.co/9jPr7MnZKQ #IWD18 #PressforProgress

[Sonia Jordan-Kirwan @Sonia_Jordan]

Happy #IWD2018 - Read why @ELANRDC thinks honing in on #femaleparticipation is simply not enough & how the programme is instead focused on the economic upgrading of #womensroles @BEAMExchange https://t.co/IKs56VtxGO

[The SEEP Network @TheSEEPNetwork]

New SEEP Blog! Hear from @AdamSmithInt @SOBASierraLeone @SabineGarbarino on Why Mitigating against Gender-Based Violence is a Business Interest #IWD2018 https://t.co/KdDmZHRxUu

[SOBA 🇸🇱 @SOBASierraLeone]

Check out our case study on @BEAMExchange on farmer-oriented disruptions in the agricultural inputs and services sector in #SierraLeone.

Shows how private sector can expand & reach farmers with inputs & services necessary to increase yields and incomes.
https://t.co/82iKMhf6DH

[British International Investment @BritishIntInv]

DYK: Youth unemployment in Sierra Leone is around 70 per cent. Investing in businesses that create skilled jobs is vital for the country's economic development.

[SOBA 🇸🇱 @SOBASierraLeone]

@Acumen is making its first investment in #SierraLeone in Easy Solar, one of the @SOBASierraLeone partners
Congratulations @easysolar_sl. We hope you continue to grow and expand your business and provide affordable clean energy to thousands across SL without access to energy. https://t.co/8TTfl12ZKq

[Acumen @Acumen]

We're excited to announce our first investment in Sierra Leone under our Pioneer Energy Investment Initiative, @easysolar_sl. https://t.co/Sb8lTxauYO

[SOBA 🇸🇱 @SOBASierraLeone]

Highlights from the Invest #SierraLeone forum hosted by @Insightmagsl. Key message: Sierra Leone is full of opportunities for investors https://t.co/u8OOezWr71

[Insight @Insightmagsl]

Highlights from our 2015 and 2017 Invest Sierra Leone events - https://t.co/waaOUx5ONK

[GOGLA @GOGLAssociation]

Looking for #offgrid #solar opportunities and support services? Use our GOGLA Bridge to find funds, programs, awards and more @AfricaEUEnergy https://t.co/JWufJKNyEy

[SOBA 🇸🇱 @SOBASierraLeone]

Two most downloaded #SOBA resources in 2017

The State of Entrepreneurship in Sierra Leone: Snapshot & Full Report

Downloaded 500+ times from our website, highlights the challenges for entrepreneurship of in #SierraLeone & what to do to address them.

https://t.co/LKKvRK0X0f…/

[Memuna @memuna]

See the results of Insight’s readership survey of payment methods in Sierra Leone. For the full video visit - https://t.co/kVnXAWlueZ

[British International Investment @BritishIntInv]

Sustainable businesses have an important role to play in creating jobs and supporting lasting growth. Take a look at this example from Sierra Leone 👉🏿 https://t.co/oKf15fGVT0

[GOGLA @GOGLAssociation]

The #offgrid #solar sector has impacted 360m lives and will reach $8bn in revenue by 2022. A summary of takeaways from last week's #offgridsolarforum via @mrcleantech https://t.co/O15IVxuaaq

[AgDevCo @AgDevCo]

Read how AgDevCo's Smallholder Development Unit promotes women's economic empowerment in outgrower schemes @MastercardFdn @DFID_UK @RAFLearning @farmingfirst https://t.co/eJ6RSM2IFd #impinv