AGP Executive Report
Last update: 40 minutes agoSME Finance & Policy: Bank of Ghana is reviewing non-interest banking license applications for two commercial banks, signaling momentum for alternative models that could widen SME access to finance. Women Entrepreneurship: Bethlehem’s Nisaa Al-Shams Association launched an online marketplace to help women entrepreneurs sell beyond local markets, with chamber and governorate partners backing product promotion. Halal Trade: Tunisia’s halal market is still underdeveloped, but the International Halal Forum in Tunis highlighted export opportunities in agri-food, olive oil, seafood, tourism and financial services, alongside calls for stronger certification and a higher halal council. AI for Business Skills: e& Egypt and Intel are rolling out an “AI for Citizens” literacy program in Arabic and English, explicitly including small business owners. SME Digital Payments: Mastercard says EEMEA SMEs are prioritizing growth, new technologies, and cyberthreat protection, while also pointing to rising adoption of AI and digital payments. GCC SME Credit: Abhi and NymCard expanded UAE SME credit support, aiming to streamline lending for financial institutions. Local Business Resilience: South Lebanon’s residents are adapting to shrinking livelihood options amid ongoing disruption, with agriculture and fishing hit hardest.
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