Procurement & Supplier Market Development

This pillar is spearheaded by the Business Development Department and is dedicated to strengthening local supplier participation in procurement processes across key industries. The goal is to enhance the competitiveness of Sierra Leonean businesses, ensuring they have the capacity, resources, and knowledge to effectively supply goods and services to both public and private sector entities.

Empowering Local Businesses for Market Growth

A thriving local economy depends on the active inclusion of Sierra Leonean suppliers in procurement opportunities. This pillar focuses on developing and supporting local businesses to meet industry standards and compete successfully with international firms. By fostering supplier development, market linkages, and procurement capacity-building, the Sierra Leone Local Content Agency (SLLCA) seeks to create a level playing field for local businesses in national and multinational supply chains.

Key Focus Areas

✅ Supplier Capacity Building & Certification – Providing training, mentorship, and certification programs to help local suppliers meet industry-specific procurement standards.

✅ Facilitating Market Access – Creating platforms for business matchmaking, networking, and partnerships between local suppliers and major buyers, including government institutions, multinational companies, and large local firms.

✅ Developing Procurement Policies & Monitoring Compliance – Ensuring that procurement frameworks favor local participation, while monitoring adherence to local content procurement requirements.

✅ Expanding Business Development Services (BDS) – Offering financial literacy training, access to funding opportunities, and strategic advisory services to local suppliers to help them scale their operations.

Creating a Sustainable & Competitive Supplier Market

Through these initiatives, this pillar ensures that Sierra Leonean businesses grow, thrive, and remain competitive in domestic and international markets. By enhancing supplier readiness, increasing procurement transparency, and fostering sustainable business linkages, the Local Content Agency is paving the way for inclusive economic growth and industrial expansion in Sierra Leone.