By Emma Black

The Financial Intelligence Agency (FIA) is currently convening a two-day workshop with key stakeholders in Bo to formulate a comprehensive National Anti-Money Laundering, Counter-Terrorist Financing, and Counter-Proliferation Financing Strategy and Action Plan for 2025–2029.

This strategic initiative seeks to reinforce Sierra Leone’s fight against money laundering, financial crimes, and illicit financial flows that threaten the country’s economic stability and governance, FIA Director General David Borbor underscored the importance of adopting a multi-faceted approach, involving legal reforms, capacity development, enhanced international cooperation, technological advancement, and focused enforcement.

Through the implementation of this strategy, Sierra Leone will strengthen its defenses against financial crimes, protect the integrity of its financial system, and play a vital role in regional and global efforts to curb illicit financial activities throughout the 2025 to 2029 period, Director Borbor stated.

The workshop aligns closely with the vision of His Excellency President Dr. Julius Maada Bio, who is committed to ensuring that Sierra Leone remains free from money laundering, terrorist financing, and related financial offenses.

Over the course of the two-day event, representatives from key government ministries, departments, and agencies (MDAs), along with international development partners, are collaborating to finalize the strategic framework and action plan that will guide the country’s efforts in this critical area.

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