The CEO of Sierra Leone Investment & Export Promotion Agency, Sheku Lexmond Koroma has announced the endorsement and participation of the agency at the Doing Business in Africa Country Spotlight Series. This presentation is part of the Monthly Webinar with the theme: Franchising: A Path to Prospering in the African Market of 1.2 Billion People which will hold on August 21^st 2020 at 12:00PM EST.

Why Sierra Leone?

• Strategic access to markets, boasting a natural deep-water harbor. 
• Social and Political stability, an investor-minded government. 
• Duty-free access to global markets (EU, USA, ECOWAS, Mano River)
• First Mover advantage with Total arable Land of 5.4 million hectares
• 4.7% Projected real GDP growth rate – 2020

According to Gbenga Omotayo, the Executive Director of The USAfrica Business HUB “The  Doing Business in Africa Country Spotlight Series will help create more visibility to the African Diaspora community who we believe hold a vital key to the prosperity of Africa.” Gbenga said “with the activation of the AfCFTA, now is the time to mobilize all diaspora in being part of the world’s largest free trade area of 1.2 billion people.”

Other highlights at this event includes case studies on successful Franchises in Africa, One -on-One video networking to grow your connections, and Virtual Expo floor to discover available franchise opportunities in Africa.

To exhibit or attend free, visit https://usafricahub.com/franchising or contact  (917) 826 3566

About the USAfrica Trade and Business Network, Inc

NYS incorporated 501(c)(3) Non-Profit helping SMEs, MWBEs, and Entrepreneurs in Africa and the U.S expand into International markets while connecting them to new buyers and suppliers leveraging technological tools, training, and B2B matchmaking events.  We are the executive producers of the USAfrica Business Expo, a B2B Event during the UN General Assembly.