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Freetown, Sierra Leone, May 5, 2016
– IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, is helping SMEs in Sierra Leone adopt good corporate governance practices that will improve their performance, and help make them more sustainable, strengthening private sector growth in the country
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IFC organized a workshop in Freetown for SME business owners, CEOs, senior executives, board members, and others that explained the relevance of corporate governance, and how it supports the growth and competitiveness of firms. Other topics discussed included succession planning for family
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owned businesses
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and how good corporate governance helps businesses attract new investors.
Frank Ajilore, IFC Resident Representative for Liberia, said, “IFC is committed to developing SMEs in Africa because they are powerful engines of growth and job creation. From our global experience, we know that good corporate governance policies and practices help businesses lower their capital costs, while making them more attractive for investors. Through workshops and seminars, we are
promoting sustainable business growth in Sierra Leone and across the region.”
Corporate governance is the structures and processes by which companies are directed and controlled. IFC Africa’s Corporate Governance program helps businesses adopt good corporate governance practices and standards that reflect regional priorities. Improved corporate governance helps businesses operate more efficiently, and attract and retain investment, among other benefits.
IFC is a strong partner helping Sierra Leone strengthen and grow its economy, providing both investments and advisory services. IFC also supports Sierra Leone through its Conflict Affected States in Africa Initiative (CASA), which is backed by Ireland, the Netherlands, and Norway.
IFC’s Africa Corporate Governance Program is funded by the State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO), Switzerland.
About IFC
IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, is the largest global development institution focused on the private sector in emerging markets. Working with more than 2,000 businesses worldwide, we use our capital, expertise, and influence, to create opportunity where it’s needed most. In FY15, our long-term investments in developing countries rose to nearly $18 billion, helping the private sector play an essential role in the global effort to end extreme poverty and boost shared prosperity. For more information, visit
www.ifc.org
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