The Project
The absence of purpose-built, modern Christian conference centres in Sierra Leone substantially impairs the nation’s capacity to host significant international Christian conferences and events. This limitation adversely affects the Sierra Leone Christian community’s connection to the global Christian network and constrains the potential for Christian-focused tourism, business opportunities, and investment inflows. The insufficient infrastructure for accommodating large gatherings ultimately hampers participation in global outreach initiatives.
The Input
Investing in a large conference center in Sierra Leone could significantly alleviate several issues:
Limited Capacity: Current venues are too small for large conferences.
Negative Development Impact: Lack of facilities may deter companies from operating in the region.
Lost Tourism Potential: No large conference centre limits international conference opportunities.
Diplomatic Challenges: High-level meetings may be compromised, harming Sierra Leone’s international reputation.
Proposed initiatives include:
Upgrading Existing Venues: Improve current venues to meet international standards.
Public-Private Partnerships: Collaborate with private investors to develop a conference centre.
Government Funding: Allocate resources for construction as part of national infrastructure development.
The Outcome
The purpose-built Christian conference venue aims to facilitate extensive outreach, empowering Christian workers while promoting economic, social, and environmental development. This venue will play a pivotal role in revitalizing Sierra Leone’s ecosystem through strategic decision-making by the owning organization and its partners, thereby guiding and shaping the agenda.
The primary objective of this strategic initiative is to establish the conference venue as a central hub for cultivating a vibrant culture focused on disseminating the message of Christ.
Throughout this process, the owning organization will identify new market segments, both geographically and behaviourally. This strategy not only mitigates dependence on a single market, such as humanitarian efforts but also explores opportunities within self-sustaining, income-generating sectors.