Sierra Leone Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative - Sleiti

02/04/2026

Click on the link below to read through SLEITI's 1st Quarter Newsletter-2026

13/03/2026

Sierra Leone Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (SLEITI) Multi-Stakeholder Group (MSG) Quarter One (1) Meeting.

On Thursday, 12th March 2026, the Sierra Leone Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (SLEITI) Multi-Stakeholder Group (MSG) convened its first-quarter meeting in the Conference Room, Office of the Vice President, Tower Hill, Freetown.

The meeting focused on key implementation activities, which included:
the SLEITI 2026 & 2027 Work Plan
of Sierra Leone 2024 & 2025 EITI Report
Policy
10th EITI Global Conference in Manila, Philippines, on June 24-25 2026, and other relevant issues pertaining to the EITI process in Sierra Leone.

The meeting was well-attended and chaired by Hon. Manty Tarawalli, Minister of State-Office of the Vice President and Chair of the SLEITI MSG. She guided the discussion through the agenda items, providing updates and facilitating deliberations, resulting in a consensus among all parties involved.

The MSG approved the SLEITI 2026 & 2027 Work Plan and endorsed SLEITI’s partnership with Audit Service Sierra Leone for the production of Sierra Leone 2024-2025 EITI Report. Sierra Leone’s participation at the 10th EITI Global Conference in Manila, Philippines was discussed, with update on the two EITI International Secretariat funded representatives. The SLEITI MSG agreed to engage government institutions, Chamber of Mines and other partners for financial support to facilitate the participation of additional representative/s at the global conference.

Institutions represented at the meeting included:
Human Rights Defenders Network Sierra Leone
National Investment Board
National Advocacy Coalition on Extractives
Office of National Security
Women’s Network for Environmental Sustainability
Women in Mining and Extractives
Petroleum Directorate Sierra Leone
National Minerals Agency
Office of the Vice President
Chamber of Mines
Ministry of Finance
Environment Protection Agency
Ministry of Local Government and Community Affairs.

SLEITI work plan of 2026-2027 aligns with the Sierra Leone’s Medium term National Development Plan 2024-2030 to assess the reliability of data and fiscal terms in the extractive industries, including exploration, production and export (volumes & values), commodity prices, and revenue mobilization, aiming to benefit Sierra Leonean
Ministry of Finance
Ministry of Mines and Mineral Resourecs Sierra Leone
GIZ,German International Cooperation
Vice President of the Republic of Sierra Leone

20/02/2026

20/02/2026

Shaping the Roadmap for a Productive 2026/2027 Financial Years: Developing the 2026/2027 SLEITI Work Plan

On February 19, 2026, the Sierra Leone Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (SLEITI) Multi-Stakeholders Group (MSG) convened a Stakeholders’ Consultative Workshop to formulate the 2026/2027 SLEITI MSG work plan.

This gathering brought together representatives from government, extractive companies, civil society, development partners, and the media, all committed to promoting transparency, accountability, and good governance within Sierra Leone's extractive sector

The stakeholders’ consultative workshop fulfills a mandatory requirement (Req1.5) of the EITI Standard, which aims to:

Review the progress and lessons learned from the previous work plan (2025 Work Plan).

Identify national priorities and emerging issues in the extractive sector that need addressing in 2026–2027.

Gather stakeholders' input and recommendations to ensure the new work plan is fully costed, aligns with a collective vision, and tackles key challenges in line with national development priorities and EITI Standard requirements to enhance transparency and public trust.

This consultative process is vital, as the strength of SLEITI lies in its multi-stakeholder approach. By incorporating stakeholders' contributions, experiences, and perspectives, SLEITI creates a realistic, impactful, and results-oriented work plan for 2026–2027 that will put Sierra Leone in a strong footing for effective EITI implementation in 2026 and 2027.
National Investment Board - NIB
World Bank Group
Vice President of the Republic of Sierra Leone
Environment Protection Agency Sierra Leone
GIZ,German International Cooperation
Open Government Partnership
Ministry of Mines and Mineral Resourecs Sierra Leone
Anti-Corruption Commission Sierra Leone_Official
Financial Intelligence Unit SL

23/01/2026

Collaborating to enhance a more attractive environment for investment and private sector growth- Sierra Leone Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (SLEITI) participation on the Stakeholder Consultation on the Development of the Companies and Allied Matters Act 2026

Today, 23 January 2026, SLEITI took part in a consultative meeting hosted by the National Investment Board - NIB with support from the World Bank and the Sierra Leone Economic Diversification Project.

The meeting centered on ongoing efforts to harmonise the country’s Business and Company Laws.

With the Government’s drive to update the Companies Act 2009 (as amended in 2014), the Business Registration Act 2007, and the NIB Act 2022, the aim is to produce a streamlined Companies and Allied Matters Act 2026.

This will simplify registration, reduce delays, strengthen governance, improve transparency, support digital systems, and boost investment opportunities.

Key points raised by participating Ministries, Departments and Agencies included:
• Merging registries and activating the One-Stop Shop
• Easier registration for all businesses, including MSMEs
• Digital systems and electronic services
• Governance improvements like
• Incentives to help informal businesses formalise

SLEITI’s contribution focused on governance improvements linked to beneficial ownership disclosure, an important EITI requirement. This work supports the development of a under the National Investment Board.

continues to support improved governance of Sierra Leone’s natural resources.

24/12/2025

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16/12/2025

Bringing Extractive Sector Information closer to the Public- (SLEITI) Participated in the three-day Salone Civic Festival.

From Thursday 11th to Saturday 13th December 2025, SLEITI participated on the three–day Salone Civic Festival 2025 booth exhibition with theme “Bold Commitment: Bold Achievement” organized by the Ministry of Information and Civic Education (MoICE) in Partnership with Ministry of Planning and Economic Development (MoPED) at Youyi Building, Freetown.

This event serves as a national village where government ministries, development partners, private sector institutions, civil society organizations and citizens displayed their programs, reforms, and innovation to celebrate national achievements, foster dialogue, and inspire future action.

SLEITI professionally connected with citizens by showcasing its mandate to the public through Information, Education and communications (IECs) materials which displayed information about the EITI globally and locally, where it is anchored, mission, vision, importance, key achievements, key priorities, challenges, and way forward for greater transparency and accountability in the extractive sector of Sierra Leone.

Mohamed Baimba Koroma-National Coordinator-SLEITI led the team of those that showcased the works of the six units under the Office of the Vice President to H.E. Julius Maada Bio during his tour on the Vice President’s booth. His Excellency commended the teams’ innovation and strong presence at the civic festival.

SLEITI has a fruitful discussion with people from all facets of life- young, old, elite, pupils, students, local farmers, professionals etc. to emphasize and re-assure them on its mandate which gears towards promoting transparency and accountability in the extractive sector.

10/12/2025

Setting the Pace for a Blissful 2026- - (4) 2025.

Today, 10th December 2025, serves as the final SLEITI Multi-Stakeholder Group (MSG) quarter four meeting held at the conference room-Office of the Vice President.

Pertinent issues that revolved around the EITI implementation in Sierra Leone were discussed such as: the Production of Sierra Leone 2024-2025 EITI Report, the Development of 2026 Work Plan together with updates of various activities done by the SLEITI Secretariat including Signing of MoU with Anti-Corruption Commission, Replacement of SLEITI Programme Manager, the Development of BO Regulation and the Draft SLEITI Policy.

The Meeting was attended by all the three constituents of the MSG, (Government Ministries, Department and Agencies, Mining Companies and Civil Society Organizations). The meeting was chaired by the Minister of State, Office of the Vice President, Hon. Manty Tarawalli who also doubles as Chair of the SLEITI MSG.

The base is set for a productive 2026.
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SLEITI remains committed to promote transparency and accountability in the extractive sector to foster national economic growth and development.

01/12/2025

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To create public awareness of across all sectors and to promote transparency of the extractive industry in the country, the Sierra Leone Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (SLEITI) held a capacity building workshop with the theme “Understanding the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI) Implementation in Sierra Leone” for students in the Mining Engineering Department of the University of Management and Technology (UNIMTech) at Sankandas hall, on Friday 28th November, 2025.

In attendance alongside the students, were the Head of Department Mr. Alhassan Conteh, senior lecturers of the of Mining and Engineering Department as well as SLEITI team led by the National Coordinator, Mr. Mohamed Baimba Koroma.

A PowerPoint presentation was done by Mr. Joseph Moigua- Programme Officer, SLEITI on the topic “PROMOTING NATIONAL ECONOMIC GROWTH THROUGH AN EFFICIENT, TRANSPARENT, AND ACCOUNTABLE EXTRACTIVE SECTOR”. The presentation gave in-depth analysis on why the EITI was formed, SLEITI governance structure, mandate, key achievements, the importance of the extractive sector, the principles of promoting growth in the extractive sector, the importance of transparency and accountability, etc. After the presentation, questions and comments were received from the students and lecturers, which signifies their understanding of the EITI process and the role it is playing to making sure transparency and accountability are maintained and enhanced in the extractive sector which in return will improve national economic growth.

This initiative promotes citizens’ involvement in monitoring activities in the extractive sector and ensures they are part of the decision-making process. An efficient, transparent, and accountable extractive sector holds the power to drive sustainable economic growth. The natural resources of Sierra Leone must be a blessing, never a curse, however, this hinges on the strength and good governance of the sector.

With responsible and accountable management, these finite resources can become the solid financial foundation for lasting national prosperity.
Ultimately, the future of Sierra Leone will be shaped by the wise choice of the governing institutions in the extractive sector to provide good stewardship of its natural resources.

is committed to promote understanding of extractive resource management, strengthen public and corporate governance and accountability, and provide the data to inform policy making and multi-stakeholder dialogue in the extractive sector.

27/11/2025

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27/11/2025

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