11/02/2026
Sierra Leone's Step-by-Step Guide for Trading Goods under the AfCFTA. Held a three day Validation Workshop at Sierra Palms Resort, Freetown.
Objectives of the Validation Workshop: To Endure the Guide and Portal's Accuracy, Relevance and User-Friendliness. It is essential to undertake a comprehensive consultative validation process with key national stakeholders. The Validation Workshop seeks to collectively review, enrich and validate the draft Step-by-Step Guide and Trade Information Portal to ensure they are fit for purpose . The workshop will also serve as a platform to train stakeholders on using the Information Portal.
*The Specific Objectives of the Workshop:
✓ Present the draft Step-by-Step Guide and Trade Information Portal to National public and private sector stakeholders.
✓ Gather detailed feedback, corrections and practical insights regarding the content, clarity and completeness of the two instruments.
✓ Validate the accuracy of the outlined regulatory and procedural requirements, involved institutions and documentary requirements.
✓Assess the instruments usefulness and accessibility for their primary target users, MSMEs, women and youth-led businesses.
✓ Train of Trainers for critical stakeholders on effectively using the Digital Trade Information Portal.
✓ Discuss the dissemination and evaluation process of the instruments to ensure ownership by stakeholders.
The workshop will mainly be in plenary, with presentations on draft Step-by-Step Guide and Trade Information Portal.
Elizabeth Kargbo
Info. Officer
