Quarterly Newsletter – December 2023

As part of our work to encourage investment into Sierra Leone, we co-hosted a delegation of nine major international investment institutions. During the five-day trip, participants visited 20 firms and interacted with around 50 more through several events such as a pitch night where entrepreneurs pitched and received feedback on their businesses.

Topic: Carbon market, Finance, Investment, PROSPER Salone
Sector: Business, Fashion, Finance, Investment, Textiles
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