By Amin Kef (Ranger)

Sierra Leone’s Vice President, Dr. Mohamed Juldeh Jalloh, arrived in Rabat, Morocco, on Wednesday, November 26, 2025, to participate in the African Development Bank’s (AfDB) High-Level Investment Forum; an event bringing together African Governments, multilateral financial institutions and private sector partners to expand the continent’s investment pipeline.

The three-day forum is expected to facilitate targeted engagements between Sierra Leone and Morocco, alongside major development partners, aimed at unlocking opportunities across key growth sectors.

Delivering a statement during one of the opening sessions, Vice President Dr. Mohamed Juldeh Jalloh underscored the urgency of mobilizing new investment mechanisms at a time when Africa is grappling with the economic consequences of declining development aid. He emphasized that development partners must strengthen their catalytic role by helping African Governments de-risk their markets through risk guarantees, policy reforms and innovative financing instruments.

According to the Vice President, accelerating support to build a stronger pipeline of bankable projects remains essential if Africa is to transform its economic potential into tangible impact. “We have to generate that capital,” he said. “And when it comes to that responsibility on our part as African countries, our biggest test is how to transform those opportunities into real bankable projects that will attract capital.”

He noted that the Forum offers an ideal platform for African countries to showcase their youth-driven economic potential in critical sectors such as infrastructure, energy, renewable energy and digitalization. “A forum like this provides the opportunity for us to highlight the many opportunities across our economies and attract capital,” he added.

The Vice President stressed that Africa’s development ambitions cannot rely solely on public financing. Rather, sustained progress will depend on mobilizing private sector investment to complement Government efforts. “We need to attract private sector capital to support Africa’s development agenda,” he affirmed.

He also expressed appreciation to the African Development Bank for convening the forum and creating a meaningful space for dialogue, collaboration and strategic investment alignment. “I want to thank the African Development Bank for providing this kind of opportunity for us to showcase our potential,” he said.

The Vice President is expected to participate in a series of bilateral meetings with senior Government officials, investors and representatives of multilateral institutions as Sierra Leone continues to strengthen its investment climate and pursue transformative growth. https://thecalabashnewspaper.com/vice-president-calls-for-stronger-investment-partnerships-at-afdb-high-level-forum-in-morocco/