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Facilitating Access to Finance for MSMEs in Agriculture in Sierra Leone
UNCDF in Sierra Leone is gearing up for the official launch of its highly anticipated 'Salone Access to Finance' project in mid-March of this year. The Salone project is a joint initiative under the European Union Jobs and Growth Program.
By addressing the need for improved access to financial services and support for MSMEs in agriculture, the project aims to contribute to the creation of jobs and the sustainable and inclusive economic development of the sector.
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