Private-Sector Financing and the Provision of Basic Amenities in Sierra Leone: Evidence from Waterloo

Access to basic amenities remains an important development concern in Sierra Leone. This study examined perceptions of the role of private-sector financing in supporting the provision of basic amenities in Waterloo, Western Area Rural District, and identified challenges and potential mechanisms for strengthening such financing. A case-study design was used. The original dissertation reports questionnaire responses from 200 participants comprising small and mediumsized enterprise (SME) owners, employees of SMEs/private companies, and ordinary citizens.