The Ministry as a Whole

The Ministry of Trade (MTI) is mandated to develop policies and programmes that will stimulate domestic, Regional and Global trade, private sector investment facilitation, and industry development. MTI advises Government on trade, Special Economic Zones, Regional and Global Trade Integration, Standards and Quality Infrastructure, SME’s and Private sector development.

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The Ministry of Trade and Industry is one of the core Ministries of the Government of Sierra Leone. It is committed to promoting trade. It also focuses on developing industries and private sector growth both locally and internationally.

Lead inclusive growth and development through institutional reforms for effective implementation of policies, strategies and programmes to enhance increased private sector investments, liberation of domestic trade, harmonization of national policies with regional and global initiatives, industrial growth, Sierra Leone’s international competitiveness and economic diversification.

Private sector-led inclusive economy with a synergy between citizens and the State.

Develop policies and the regulatory framework that will provide the enabling environment for the growth of the private sector and to provide promote government ownership interest in the institutions under its purview.

Core Values

“Empowering Growth, Driving Innovation, Ensuring Fair Trade”

This reflects the ministry’s commitment to economic growth, fostering innovation, and promoting equitable trade practices.

Integrity

Doing Right, Always

Professionalism

Excellence in Action

Honesty

Truth Above All

Accountability

Owning Every Action

FrameWork

MTI’s strategic framework for implementation is anchored in its Headquarters at Youyi Building which resonates with the agencies

While strategic decisions are regulations are hatched at the Ministry’s Headquarters, operational matters are pursued through the following agencies under its purview:

NCPC

National Consumer Protection Commission

SMEDA

Small and Medium Enterprise Development Agency

SLSB

Sierra Leone Standards Bureau

PRA

Petroleum Regulatory Agency

CAC

Coperate Affairs Commission

PMB

Produce Monitoring Board

SLPMC

Sierra Leone Marketing Company

SLLCA

Sierra Leone Local Content Agency

COOP

Cooperatives Department