AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoSME Formalisation Push (Oman): Oman’s Al Wusta Governorate is seeing commercial registrations near 7,000, as the local chamber (OCCI) rolls out initiatives to boost private-sector activity and improve the investment climate, including sector-focused Duqm Forum events. Trade & SME Market Access (Oman-Bahrain): The 9th Omani-Bahraini Products Exhibition opened in Salalah with about 30 SMEs, aiming to create direct marketing channels, partnerships, and cross-border trade links for small firms. Fintech for Small Firms (Nigeria): Nigeria’s fintech and financial inclusion push is getting renewed attention, with calls to extend digital services beyond wallets to help small businesses build resilience and access capital. Trade Finance for SMEs (Zimbabwe): Afreximbank approved a US$190m package for CBZ Bank, including a US$20m SME finance facility, to expand trade credit and support energy-linked investments. Cross-Border Payments Startup (Central Asia): TaqFlow emerged from stealth with a new cross-border payments network targeting slow settlement, high fees, and currency volatility—aimed at corridor businesses. Digital Payments in Cash Economies (South Sudan): A deep dive highlights how fintech is emerging where formal banking is limited, focusing on access rather than convenience for everyday commerce.
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