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SIERRA LEONE CONFERENCE
18th and 19th of November 2009
Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre, London
The Sierra Leone donor conference, also
known as the Consultative Group meeting, will be held at
the Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre, London on the
18th and 19th of November. The conference will start with
preliminary meetings on the 18th of November to review
progress in key sectors and will be followed by the main
meeting on the 19th of November hosted by His Excellency
Ernest Bai Koroma, the UK Minister for International
Development and the World Bank Vice President for Africa.
The Government of Sierra Leone will present its new Agenda
for Change (the second Poverty Reduction Strategy for
Sierra Leone) including progress made on developing the key
sectors of Agriculture, Transport, Energy and Human
Development, as well as outlining the advances made in
governance, gender equality issues and peace-building.
SIERRA LEONE TRADE & INVESTMENT FORUM
Wednesday 18th November 2009
Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre, London
Sierra Leone is now ready for substantial international
investment. Following seven years of stability and steady
growth including two internationally recognised elections,
a transition of power and on-going economic reforms, the
country offers many exciting opportunities to committed
investors.
The Sierra Leone Trade and Investment Forum will provide
wide-ranging insights into the progress the country has
made and the opportunities now available including:
* Presentations from leading members of Government on
recent reforms and new opportunities, including the
President of Sierra Leone, His Excellency Dr. Ernest Bai
Koroma
* Endorsements by renowned international figures and
investors, including the Rt Hon Tony Blair
* Detailed discussions on major growth sectors in the
Sierra Leone economy
* Guidance on financing deals in Sierra Leone by leading
global finance agencies as well as local commercial banks
and investment funds
The Forum will also feature exhibitions stalls, meeting
spaces and networking spaces offering opportunities for
participants to engage in formal and informal discussions
and dialogue.