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An estimated $150 million has been allocated to establish Tech City, a digital innovation hub in Sierra Leone. The city will be built in Tikonko, Bo district, about 250 km east of Freetown, the country’s historic capital. The initial investment will be used to build data centers, device manufacturing/assembly lines, and boost digital infrastructure. The special economic zone will also develop tech schools and training programs to encourage entrepreneurship and inbound investment. Tech City aims to be a magnet for innovative startups, helping to trigger greater access to STEM job opportunities. The project will be led by Sierra Leon’s Minister of Technology and Innovation, Salima Bah. Major private investors include Africell and Orange Sierra Leone.
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Earlier this year in March, actor Idris Elba also announced plans to establish a green, smart city in Sherbro Island, located off the coast of Sierra Leone. Through his venture, Elba aims to launch the country’s very first wind farm.
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