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
- Value chains (e.g. manufacturing and wholesale/retail trade)

