Survey insights from sustainable finance seminar in Sierra Leone

In a continued effort to promote sustainable finance practices in Sierra Leone, Invest Salone recently conducted a series of seminars in Sierra Leone from May to September 2024. These sessions gathered 28 financial professionals and regulators, providing insights into the alignment of the financial sector with sustainability goals. The series culminated in a broader financial sector event and survey that was designed to capture the perspectives of senior financial sector stakeholders on sustainable finance in the country. 

Topic: Climate change, Sustainable business
Sector: Other
Geographic Focus: Sierra, Sierra Leone
Published by: Invest Salone

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