Mulawa Sam

Am a DFS professional with 15+ years’ experience in Payments_Cards Business, Digital Finance, Mobile money, Financial Inclusion, Fintech, Development finance

[EU in Sierra Leone @EUinSierraLeone]

This week, ​the EU supported #MAFS & @UNCDF workshop to develop the country's first National Agric. Insurance Policy, aimed at de-risking investments, protecting farmers from climate shocks, & supporting the Govt.'s #FeedSalone initiative in Salone. #EUnaSalone #GloblaGateway

[Henry Musa Kpaka @hmkpaka]

What a great week for delivery in the implementation of #FeedSalone! 🇸🇱 Today, we launched Sierra Leone's first-ever Weather Index Insurance—a game-changer for farmers facing increasing climate shocks like floods and droughts.

With just an 8% premium of the insured value, farmers receive automatic payouts—no lengthy claims, no bureaucracy. This is innovation in action, building true resilience in our food system.

Even better? It’s catalytic. By insuring farmers, we de-risk the entire agri-food chain—from seed dealers to lenders to processors. When farmers are protected, all these actors operate with greater confidence. This is real transformation guided by H.E President @julius_maadabio. That's how #WeWillFeedSalone

[UNDP Sierra Leone @UNDPSierraLeone]

Today, we successfully hosted the #BlendedFinance Match-Making Event, bringing together key stakeholders to expand financial access for informal businesses.
This will help connect informal businesses with funding opportunities.
A big step towards #FinancialInclusion in 🇸🇱!

[UNDP Sierra Leone @UNDPSierraLeone]

The Board of the @UNPeacebuilding's Youth Bike Riders project have convened to discuss & approve the 2025 workplan,co-chaired by Dep Min Hon. Patrick Gibrilla @Youthaffairsmin & our #ResRep @FredAmpiah.The board is revving up support for youth bike riders as champions of peace.

[Fredrick Ampiah @FredAmpiah]

"Extending financial services to 🇸🇱’s informal economy is crucial for sustainable economic growth."
I joined the Governor of the Bank of Sierra Leone , MTI & key partners at #BlendedFinance Match-Making event linking innovative ways 2 connect informal businesses w/ funding opportunities. #UnlockAccess to 💸 @UNDPAfrica @UNDPSierraLeone @ahunnaeziakonwa .

[EU in Sierra Leone @EUinSierraLeone]

@UNCDF presented important achievements of the EU funded program “Salone Access to Finance” to the honorable Minister of Agriculture & Food Security 🇸🇱 Dr. Henry Musa Kpaka yesterday. #accesstofinance #Eunasalone #Agriculture

[UN in Sierra Leone @UNSierraLeone]

@UNSierraLeone photo-op with Hon Ministers of @moped2024 , Social Welfare, Panelists & the Heads, Deputies of Agencies operating in Sierra Leone at the start of a 2-day retreat in Freetown.

[UN in Sierra Leone @UNSierraLeone]

Under the leadership of the RC with support from DCO , @UNSierraLeone started its 2- day annual retreat today in Freetown; focusing on the implementation of the new CF & the need to prioritize joint programs, in alignment with national priorities & the UN SG's six transitions.

[UN Capital Development Fund @UNCDF]

🇸🇱 On the 2023 #IDES Scorecard, #SierraLeone made a 3% increment from 2022.

➡️ Going forward, the focus should be on skills and innovation while ensuring that #DigitalPayments, currently at 23%, become an integral part of the digital transformation journey.
#DigitalEconomy

[UN Capital Development Fund @UNCDF]

🇸🇱 In 2020, @UNCDF IDES tool first gave us insights into how Sierra Leone's image was doing as an Inclusive Digital Economy. Between 2021 & 2022, the country's #IDES improved.

➡️ Today, we shed light on the 2023 scorecard at the ongoing workshop on the #DataGovernance framework.

[UN Capital Development Fund @UNCDF]

🇸🇱 For the first time at the ongoing national workshop on data governance frameworks, @UNCDF is engaging with stakeholders on the country’s 2023 #IDES for leveraging data for inclusive digital transformations.

[Pradeep Kurukulasuriya @Pradeep0872]

🇸🇧 35% of the population in the #SolomonIslands are relying on informal financial services to access financing.

🇺🇳 @UNCDF recognizes that crowding in capital is just as much about creating platforms for formal inclusion as it is about mobilizing private capital.

[Central Bank of Solomon Islands @cbsiinfo]

Solomon Islands delegation led by Governor Dr. Luke Forau and SINPF CEO Mike Wate attending the Pacific Islands FinTech Innovation Challenge Bootcamp at Singapore. The team had the opportunity to learn and gather pragmatic digital solutions to bolster digital payments & finance.

[Ministry of Planning and Economic Development @moped2025]

Today, Min. Barlay @moped2023 received Mohamed Al-betayneh, new 🇸🇱UNCDF Team Lead , for courtesy visit.Their discussions centered on priority areas aligned with the MTNDP, focusing on enhancing financing mechanisms for green economy, digitalization, inclusive economies& more.

[Pacific Islands Forum @ForumSEC]

Over 40 officials and experts are gathered in Suva for a 3-day Workshop on Effective Legal Frameworks for Building the Digital Economy.

Co-hosted by @commonwealthsec, @ForumSEC, @ADB_HQ, @UNCTAD and @UNCDF as part of the Pacific E-commerce Initiative.

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