“As long as the pandemic makes macroeconomic conditions difficult, easing monetary policy and exercising regulatory forbearance are essential” advised the World Bank. The Bank of Sierra Leone (BSL) launched its monetary stimulus program in March 2020, when the monetary policy committee (MPC) lowered the monetary policy rate (MPR) by 150 basis points to 15 percent. However, high … Continue reading Easing monetary policy, exercising regulatory forbearance are essential- World Bank