AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoTrade Finance: CPayant says its explainable AI credit scoring has helped more than 75% of African importers and exporters who applied secure financing, easing a longstanding barrier for small businesses. SME Funding: Nigeria has completed ₦75 billion in disbursements to 104 manufacturers and released a further ₦65.8 billion for micro, small and medium-sized businesses. Regional Markets: Rwanda’s prime minister urged East African governments to cut border delays and other trade barriers so small firms can find customers and suppliers across the region. Digital Skills: Google’s free training hub aims to equip three million Africans with digital and AI skills by 2030, including through courses for small business owners. Local Enterprise: Eswatini SMEs face growing pressure from foreign competitors, rising costs and limited access to finance. Circular Economy: The African Development Bank is backing nine businesses in ten countries that turn waste and underused resources into products and local jobs.
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