AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoDigital Tools: Kenya’s LOOP BIZ+ brings payments, inventory, marketing and working-capital financing into one platform for small businesses. A Mastercard report says 63% of Indian SMEs want real-time payments. Export Push: Pakistan’s SMEDA and Alibaba plan to train 10,000 SMEs and help up to 2,000 join the global sales platform, with eligible firms able to claim up to Rs150,000 in support. Sri Lanka’s Export Development Board also held an AI workshop for SME exporters. Small-Business Finance: EIB Global and Ethiopia’s Dashen Bank are making €40 million available to SMEs, with at least 70% earmarked for agriculture and related businesses; the package offers longer repayment terms, though rates and collateral requirements have not been disclosed. Business Conditions: UK business confidence fell sharply after the 2026 budget, with hiring and investment plans weakening. Canadian small-business sales, by contrast, have risen for four consecutive months.
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