Sierra Leone Country Economic Memorandum - From Potential to Progress: Structural Transformation and Job Creation on the Road to Middle-Income Status

Jul 19, 2026

The Sierra Leone Country Economic Memorandum presents an analysis of economic performance with a focus on structural transformation and job creation as a pathway toward middle-income status. It outlines the background and policy factors behind growth and employment outcomes, and synthesizes contributions from multiple authors across chapters and sector inputs. The work also includes acknowledgements of editorial and analytical support, along with World Bank disclosures on data limits and the purposes of general information.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryResearch & Report

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Pages158

Reading Time6 h 38 min

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Overview

Introduction

Growth and jobs: past record

Growth and employment performances reflect interconnected policy choice

Pub lic Disclosure Authorized Pub lic Disclosure Authorized Pub lic Disclosure Authorized Pub lic Disclosure Authorized SIERRA LEONE COUNTRY ECONOMIC MEMORANDUM From Potential to Progress: Structural Transformation and Job Creation on the Road to Middle-Income Status © 2025 International Bank for Reconstruction and Development / The World Bank 1818 H Street NW Washington DC 20433 Telephone: 202-473-1000 [Internet: www.worldbank.org](Internet: www.worldbank.org) This work is a product of the staff of the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD), the International Development Association (IDA), the International Finance Corporation (IFC), and the Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA) collectively known as The World Bank with external contributors. The World Bank does not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or currency of the data included in this work and does not assume responsibility for any errors, omissions, or discrepancies in the information, or liability with respect to the use of or failure to use the information, methods, processes, or conclusions set forth. The boundaries, colors, denominations, links/footnotes and other information shown in this work do not imply any judgment on the part of The World Bank concerning the legal status of any territory or the endorsement or acceptance of such boundaries. The findings, interpretations, and conclusions expressed in this work do not necessarily reflect the views of The World Bank, its Board of Executive Directors, or the governments they represent. The contents of this work are intended for general informational purposes only and are not intended to constitute legal, securities, or investment advice, an opinion regarding the appropriateness of any investment, or a solicitation of any type. Some of the organizations of The World Bank or their affiliates may have an investment in, provide other advice or services to, or otherwise have a financial interest in, certain of the companies and parties named herein. The citation of works authored by others does not mean the World Bank endorses the views expressed by those authors or the content of their works. Nothing herein shall constitute or be construed or considered to be a limitation upon or waiver of the privileges and immunities of The World Bank, all of which are specifically reserved. Rights and Permissions The material in this work is subject to copyright. Because The World Bank encourages dissemination of its knowledge, this work may be reproduced, in whole or in part, for noncommercial purposes as long as full attribution to this work is given and all further permissions that maybe required for such use (as noted herein) are acquired. The World Bank does not warrant that the content contained in this work will not infringe on the rights of third parties and accepts no responsibility or liability in this regard. All queries on rights and licenses, including subsidiary rights, should be addressed to World Bank Publications, The World Bank Group, 1818 H Street NW, Washington, DC 20433, USA; fax: 202-522-2625; e-mail: [pubrights@worldbank.org](pubrights@worldbank.org). SIERRA LEONE COUNTRY ECONOMIC MEMORANDUM From Potential to Progress: Structural Transformation and Job Creation on the Road to Middle-Income Status Sierra Leone Country Economic Memorandum Acknowledgements The preparation of the Sierra Leone Country Economic Memorandum was led by Smriti Seth. Sudhir Shetty provided substantial inputs on the overview and executive summary and guidance on the overall report. William Shaw And Erika Jorgensen provided excellent editorial support. Chapter 1 was prepared by Smriti Seth and Michael Saffa with inputs from Sahar Sajjad, Maho Hatayama, Thanh Bui, Steven Pennings, Guido Damonte, Angela Louise, and Anna Twum Chapter 2 was prepared by Michael Wong, Moses Kibrige, Tristan Reed. Inputs were received from Anshul Rana (Energy), Linus Pott (Land), Neem

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What is the main theme of the Sierra Leone Country Economic Memorandum?

It centers on moving from potential to progress by examining structural transformation and job creation on the road to middle-income status.

What does the memorandum cover regarding growth and jobs?

It discusses growth and employment performances, including how interconnected policy choices relate to past record outcomes.

How are responsibilities and disclosures handled in the World Bank publication?

The publication explains that the World Bank does not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of included data and does not assume responsibility for errors or omissions, while clarifying the intended general informational purpose.

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