Freetown Mayor Highlights Importance of Co-Financing at World Bank Event in Morocco
Aminata Koroma The Mayor of Freetown, Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr, has joined global leaders, multilateral development banks, private sector partners, and sovereign funds in Casablanca, Morocco, for the World Bank’s “Power of Co-Financing” event.
At the high-level gathering, Mayor Aki-Sawyerr emphasized the need for stronger coordination and accountability among development partners to ensure that co-financed projects deliver meaningful and sustainable impacts for urban communities, particularly in cities like Freetown.
She also expressed appreciation to the World Bank Africa team for providing a platform to share insights and engage with stakeholders on improving collaborative financing models for city development.
The event convened key partners to explore innovative approaches to financing development initiatives through strategic partnerships.
