Sierra Leone, Liberia and Guinea to receive economic policy expertise

Abuja, 08 Aug – (ANA) - An expert on economic reforms and governance Obiageli Katryn Ezekwesili is to lead its new Africa Economic Policy Development Initiative was created to build on the  growth performance of Africa over the last decade, The Open Society Foundations has announced. Operating from Abuja, the Nigerian capital, Ezekwesili will advise the leaders and policymakers of the countries on their economic strategy and policy reforms that can help boost investment and create job growth in the Mano River region. The initiative over the next three years will expand to include other countries across Africa. (ANA)

FA/ANA/08 August 2012-----------