The Government’s quick and decisive actions to contain COVID-19 prevented a larger outbreak and saved lives, yet they also came at an economic cost. Containment measures disrupted the transport of goods within the country, with a heavy impact on the services sector. At the same time, exports weakened significantly in 2020 due to weaker mining production and lower global demand. To help meet the government’s urgent financing needs and support their continued response to the pandemic, Sierra Leone has received US$50.37 million disbursement under the Rapid Credit Facility.
