This issue is a round-up of the latest news about our work supporting private sector development in Sierra Leone, and includes sector specific information on cashew, poultry and agriculture, as well as information about investment opportunities and stories about innovative business ideas.
Sierra Leone voluntary sustainable finance principles: Sector-level guidance for financial institutions
This sector-level guidance supports financial institutions with the implementation of the voluntary sustainable finance principles. It is tailored for a diverse range of financial institutions – from microfinance lenders to larger commercial banks – and focuses on the “everyday” business of banking with micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) in Sierra Leone, covering the key sectors: agriculture, fisheries and forestry; construction; energy and energy efficiency; and value chains (e.g. manufacturing and wholesale/retail trade).