Background on sierra leone tourist board development o 1982. Factors that inhibit the development of tourism in sierra leone. The original portuguese name, serra lyoa lion mountains, referred to the range of hills that surrounds the harbour. Leone, proximity to international hubs and an untapped natural beauty. The government of sierra leone recognizing the importance of tourism development established the hotels and tourist board in 1964. Ernest bai koroma is committed to the achievementof genderequality andwomens empowerment in sierra leone. For instance, during the period between 1990 and 2018 sierra leone, guinea and burundi. The importance of freetown to sierra leone s economy is clear, with the city creating 30 percent of the countrys gdp despite having only 15 percent of its population. Trends in sierra leones hdi component indices 19902018 2.
In 2008 its gdp in ppp ranked between 147th world bank and 153rd cia largest in the world. Being an act to provide for the imposition and alteration of taxation for the year 2010 and for other related matters. There are endless opportunities in the tourism sector given the diverse ecology of sierra. This is the second time in recent years that sierra leone is taking part in this world class tourism marketing. It is expected that the events will attract many more tourists into sierra leone. The 2030 agenda for sustainable development ministry of finance and economic development july 2016 government of sierra leone advanced draft report on adaptation of the goals in sierra leone. The importance of freetown to sierra leones economy is clear, with the city creating 30 percent of the countrys gdp despite having only 15 percent of its population. Enjoying a close relationship with the ministry of youth and having taken to scale a youth sexual health programme funded by uk aid, restless development sierra leone was once again able to support the governments work during the ebola outbreak in 2014, delivering 10,000 sessions in. This study examines the role of tourism in the development of sierra leone with key references to both positive and negative economic contributions.
Islandaid sierra leone, as a community based organisation promotes island conservation biodiversity, sustainable livelihood and tourism development. President of sierra leone, julius maada bio is expected to deliver the keynote address at the launch of the tourism local governance conference. Developing sierra leones tourism potential developing sierra. Developing sierra leones tourism potential developing. The world bank works closely with development partners to support sierra leone in fighting poverty, promoting economic development and improving living standards. Ethnic appeals and divides are salient in national politics. The role and experience of the sierra leone national tourist. Hdi trends for sierra leone, guinea and burundi, 19902018 sierra leones 2018 hdi of 0. The role of tourism in the development of sierra leone. The impact of ebola on the tourism and hospitality industry. Sierra leone netherlands business and culture council the sierra leone netherlands business and culture council slnbcc is an af. Competitiveness and corporate social responsibility in sierra.
These steps forward in sierra leones democratic progression are accompanied with high hopes for a disciplined leadership, integrity, efficiency and economic prosperity. Sierra leone is also rich in minerals, including diamonds, gold, bauxite, rutile and iron ore. Competitiveness and corporate social responsibility in. Background context sierra leone is one of three countries in the mano river union to suffer from the worst recorded ebola outbreak since the disease was first diagnosed in 1976 in the democratic republic of congo. Tourist arrivals in sierra leone increased to 7530 persons in december from 5493 persons in november of 2019. Some say he named them sierra lyoa lion mountains in portuguese because the roar of thunder rolling over the mountains sounded like a lion, others say it. Authority the national tourist board of sierra leone, defined its roles. The country also produces mineral commodities such as cement and ilmenite. Republic of sierra leone ministry of trade and industry. Marketing sierra leones tourism potentials overseas sierra. Aware of the great impact of tourism activities on the environment and the rapid damage an uncontrolled tourism development can cause to the environment, government is very conscious of the importance of the conservation and protection of the environment in the development of the tourism resources of sierra leone. Pdf competitiveness assessment of tourism in sierra leone. Sierra leone african development bank building today, a.
Role of the sierra leone national tourist board in tourism. Sierra leone sustainable development tourism project english details author dahourou simpore, adja mansora. Sierra leones macroeconomic performance continued to improve but at a slower pace. Sustainable development goals undp in sierra leone. National public investment manual, which have been. Enjoying a close relationship with the ministry of youth and having taken to scale a youth sexual health programme funded by uk aid, restless development sierra leone was once again able to support the governments work during the ebola outbreak in 2014, delivering 10,000 sessions in all areas of. The role and experience of the sierra leone national. The impact of ebola on the tourism and hospitality. Since the end of the civil war in 2002 the economy is gradually recovering with a gdp growth rate between 4 and 7%. In these early years, the growth and development of the tourism industry in the country was relatively slow and lacked a specific direction. This page provides sierra leone tourist arrivals actual values, historical data, forecast. Factors that inhibit the development of tourism in sierra.
The government of sierra leone in the 1960s recognizing the importance of tourism development established the hotels and tourist board in 1964. Centre of sierra leone studies the economy of sierra leone part 1 this section of the csls data base will contain some duplication. Technical assistance from ec, led to the appointment of a tourism adviser. After a period of rapid economic growth associated with high commodity prices, the region had entered a phase of lackluster performance. The government and people of sierra leone continue to make. The main research instrument used was the questionnaire which was administered among respondents from various sectors within the tourism industry in sierra leone. This page highlights the mandate of the national tourist. Centre of sierra leone studies the economy of sierra.
There is, for instance, kabala, the largest town in the north of sierra. Tourism and culture republic of sierra leone embassy in. The conference is a precursor to the declaration of 2020 as a year of domestic tourism which would be done before the countrys 59th independence anniversary. Marketing sierra leones tourism potentials overseas. National government sierra leone is a constitutional republic with a unicameral parliamentary system. Sierra leone is among the worlds poorest and most ethnically diverse countries, and is recovering from a decade of civil war that displaced millions and caused untold human suffering. Competitiveness assessment of tourism in sierra leone. The scars of sierra leones civil wars had just healed when the 201415 ebola outbreak knocked the country off its feet once again. Tourism and culture the name sierra leone dates back to 1462 when portuguese explorer pedro da cintra discovered the peninsular mountains as he sailed down the coast of west africa. Sierra leone sustainable development tourism project. Various studies have been done on the economic contributions of tourism to a country and little attention has been paid to this topic and particularly sierra leone.
Restless development opened in sierra leone in 2005, a few years after the end of the civil war. The tourism industry, defined broadly to include all travel, lodging, restaurants and supporting services, already represents 10 per cent of the worlds gdp. The socioeconomic impact of the disease has been devastating. Sierra leone developed a tourism master plan a study done by parnel kerr forster and funded by the then european community ec, laid the foundation for the creation of the tourist board. Sierra leone travel and tourism operator vsl travel. Being an act to establish the sierra leone local content agency to provide for the development of sierra leone local content in a range of sectors of the economy such as industrial, manufacturing, mining, petroleum, marine resources, agriculture, transportation, maritime, aviation, hotel and tourism, procurement of goods and services. This is a 3day birding watching tour in the sierra leones principal nature reserve on tiwai island wildlife sanctuary along this is a 3day tour that takes you beyond the trails into a bush habitat, to see the whitenecked picathartes explore bonthe and sherbro island, a forgotten but alluring tropical destination.
Sierra leone has moved from conflict to stability, holding four presidential and general elections between 2002 and 2018, including changes in government. We are a local tour operator based in freetown offering the complete range of travel related services that create the best experience for our clients, whether they are traveling for business, leisure or relocation. Tourism can play an important role in helping its recovery, so join the islandhoppers and adventurers, camp in littlevisited rainforests and crack open fresh lobster in the shade of skinny palms and ropestrung. A system of local government was established by the local government act 2004, which is comprised of 19 councils. Sierra leone tourist arrivals 20092019 data 20202022. It collaborates with planning green futures charitablebaobab trust, uk to make islands environmentally health against. Tourism statistics bulletin statistics sierra leone. In 2004, two years after the end of the war, sierra leone asked the investment climate ic advisory services of the world bank group to help create a better business and investment climate that would lay a foundation for the countrys future economic. Aug 31, 2012 sierra leone was the 10 th largest producer of diamond and the third largest producer of rutile in the world in 2010. Government of sierra leone sustainable development. This will undoubtedly translate to economic development. Agricultural and rural development statistics in sierra.
Travel and tourism in sierra leone market research. The analysis shows important policy implication arising from the analysis is that tourism in sierra leone draws entirely. Distribution of underfive deaths by disease in sierra leone 54. Sierra leones mineral and metal production statistics for 2010 is as follows. In 2008 its gdp in ppp ranked between 147th world bank and 153rd cia largest in the. Agricultural and rural development statistics in sierra leone. Yet there are significant downside risks to the mediumterm economic outlook. Building innovative perceptions the country has still more to offer, such as a trip to the provinces. Under the local government act 2004, 80 functions should be devolved to local councils in principle.
The government of sierra leone under the leadership of his excellency the president, dr. The recovery of the mining sector, which contributes about 4% of gdp and is the biggest foreign exchange earner, is a major factor, as is the continued growth of other sectors such as agriculture, on which three and a half million sierra leoneans depend. Travel and tourism in sierra leone market research report. This page provides sierra leone tourist arrivals actual values.
The largest markets for tourism development in sierra leone are likely to be found among 1 african americans interested. Sierra leone was the 10 th largest producer of diamond and the third largest producer of rutile in the world in 2010. Sierra leone african development bank building today. In an effort to collect timely and robust data on the impacts of ebola, the government of sierra leone, with support from the world bank group and in partnership with innovations for poverty action, is conducting mobile phone surveys with the aim of capturing the key socioeconomic effects of the virus. This paper attempts to investigate the factors that inhibit the development of tourism in sierra leone after the rebel war. Sierra leones overwhelming 11year civil war destroyed much of its infrastructure, and left its economy in disarray. Sector scan the agricultural sector in sierra leone. On the uns human development index unhdi, sierra leone was ranked 158 out of 169 countries in 2008undp report 2008. Since the proportion of the population that has been. National tourist board visit sierra leone vsl travel. Five city councils, one municipal council, and district councils form.
It has been composed to allow readers to gain an accurate and comprehensive range of materials of the economy of sierra leone in the past, the present and the future. Growth in demand is driven by consumption and investment. The sustainable development goals sdgs, also known as the global goals, were adopted by all united nations member states in 2015 as a universal call to action to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure that all people enjoy peace and prosperity by 2030. Vsl travel is more than just a comprehensive online guide for travelers to sierra leone.
Collective action in diverse sierra leone communities. The need for effective and constant engagement and experience sharing with countries that have excelled in utilizing their tourism sector for national development could not be overstated for a country like sierra leone that has today got the unhindered political will from the presidency. Various studies have been done on the economic contributions of tourism to a country and little attention has been paid. National ebola recovery strategy for sierra leone a. Tourism in sierra leone has become the most dynamic and fast growing industry. Sierra leones tourism industry has been badly hit by the current ebola epidemic, to the extent that the sector is losing millions of us dollars and making the.
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