New York, 2024: Sierra Leone’s Minister of Planning and Economic Development, H.E. Madam Kenyeh Barlay, took part in the 2024 Private Sector Forum at the United Nations Headquarters, joining over 100 global CEOs and world leaders. The high-level event called for bold, collective action from the private sector to play a pivotal role in driving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) forward at an accelerated pace.

Minister Barlay emphasized the critical need for stronger partnerships between governments and the private sector, stressing that meaningful progress toward the SDGs requires unified efforts across all sectors. With global challenges like poverty, climate change, and inequality at the forefront, she reiterated Sierra Leone’s commitment to fostering inclusive economic growth and sustainable development.

The forum, a key event during the UN General Assembly, served as a platform for influential voices to share innovative solutions and strategies to address global issues, with a particular focus on how the private sector can contribute to SDG success.

The Minister’s participation reflects Sierra Leone’s growing leadership role in advocating for sustainable development and its dedication to ensuring that global businesses become active contributors to achieving a more equitable and sustainable world.

The forum concluded with a renewed call for collective action, with global business leaders pledging their support to help accelerate progress on the SDGs.

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For further information, please contact the Alfred Kabia on +23279174027 or visit the Ministry’s official social media handles: Twitter-@moped2024, on Facebook and website: moped.gov.sl 
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