Intelligent CIO Africa Issue 18 | Page 49

COUNTRY FOCUS: SIERRA LEONE “Sensi is scheduled to organise and host the Guinean, Liberian and Nigerian editions of the hackathon later this year,” added Marah. “In addition, Sensi is one of British Council 25 West African Creative Hubs Cohort members along with creative hubs from Ghana, Nigeria and Senegal. “Going forward, Sensi aims to continue running its current services and programme. Sensi plans to focus on funding more viable and sustainable tech and female lead startups and existing businesses with great invested outlook through the Firestarter Fund. Sensi also plan to develop more www.intelligentcio.com sustainable relationships with existing and new local and international partners that drives our mission and vision. training which teaches young people basic and advance ICT, Photoshop, graphic design and coding. “Furthermore, in line with our sustainable development plan, Sensi plans to grow and strengthen Its ICT solution consultancy services to limit dependency on donor funding, scale as a business, grow our reserves, improve quality and delivery of services and open our options to do business and operations in Sierra Leone and beyond.” “Through our tech solution consultancy service, we’ve developed tech tools including an SMS messaging system, data portals, mobile apps, websites and crowdfunding platforms. Sensi’s work involves a wide range of technology, including digital literacy “Sensi provides training in ICT, business and entrepreneurships while our events are diverse ranging from Law Clinics, Show and Tell Open interaction nights for entrepreneurs, tech meetups and hackathons.” INTELLIGENTCIO 49