Vandy Jasper Kamara
| Organization | Foundation for Financial and Economic Inclusion - Sierra Leone |
|---|---|
| Organization type | Civil Society Organization/NGO |
| Organization role |
Founder and CEO
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| Country | Sierra Leone |
| Area of Expertise |
Financial management
Micro-finance development and management Agribusiness development and management Programs development and management Liquidity and risk management Development of Project proposal and concept note Development of Strategic Plan for organization |
I am married with two kids, and, I am a graduate with Bachelor and Masters degrees in Economics.
I have ten years work and professional experience; I have worked as a school teacher for six month, I have worked with Procredit Bank (Now Ecobank Microfinance Sierra Leone) for three years as Treasury Officer, I have worked for six years in the Apex Bank Sierra Leone, in the Rural Finance and Community Improvement Project (RFCIP) supported by International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) as Financial Services Association Manager and Credit and Marketing Officer respectively. I have worked as Head of Finance and Microfinance Operation for People's Foundation for Humanity Development - Sierra Leone. In January 2018, i established Foundation for Financial and Economic Inclusion - Sierra Leone, with two main thematic areas; financial inclusion and economic empowerment for the poor and vulnerable people of our society..
I believed that, to attained SDGs 1, 2 & 8 we must engage in inclusive growth, and those at the bottom of the population and income pyramid must be provided with affordable and accessible financial services so that they can be able to create their livelihood and lead their own lives.