Sierra Leone

Integrated Framework Tourism Project

Project Background

The project was commenced in February 2008 as part of the Integrated Framework Window II funds with the UNDP Geneva acting as Trust Fund Manager. The project aims to revitalize the tourism sector in Sierra Leone as part of the government’s Diagnostic Trade Integration Study (DTIS) Action Matrix objectives. To do this the project has two main areas of focus for 2008, one is a marketing Plan specifically focused on the Sierra Leone National Tourist board and the other is a Strategic Plan focused on the Ministry of Tourism and Cultural Affairs.

Project Objectives

To revitalize the tourism sector in Sierra Leone as part of the government’s Diagnostic Trade Integration Study (DTIS) Action Matrix objectives.

Project Outcome

• Attendance of key national tourism stakeholders at International Trade Fairs.

• Design and production of tourism promotion material.

• Establishment of a Tourist Board information desk at Lungi airport.

• Improve the operational capacity of the Sierra Leone national Tourist Board.

• Establish the Strategic Plan Consultancy Team.

• Government validation of strategic Plan.

Related Documents

2nd Quarter Report: April - June 2008

Diagnostic Trade Integration Study