Africa-Press – Sierra-Leone. The Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) is set to invest over $100 million in Sierra Leone to boost local food production, focusing on cassava, rice, and livestock.
This investment aims to strengthen the country’s agriculture and improve food security, especially in rural areas.
On April 22, 2025, representatives from IsDB and the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security met for a high-level meeting to discuss the new projects. The funding is part of a broader effort to support farmers through financial and technical assistance, which was made possible after President Bio’s visit to Saudi Arabia last year.
Dr. Henry Musa Kpaka, Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, spoke about the ongoing partnership between Sierra Leone and IsDB. He mentioned that these projects will help reduce hunger and poverty in the country, particularly in farming communities.
The Country Operations Manager for Sierra Leone, Guinea, and The Gambia at the IsDB, Mr. Omar E. Davies, announced that over $100 million would be allocated to cassava and livestock development projects. The investment will support sustainable farming practices and provide opportunities for growth in the agricultural sector.
Officials from both IsDB and the Ministry of Agriculture plan to visit project sites to check the progress and look for further opportunities to improve food production in Sierra Leone.
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