AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoRural Enterprise: A North West fish farmer now produces 14 tonnes a year, supplying retailers and informal markets after receiving government support — a practical example of a small business turning assistance into sales. Business Costs: Nigeria’s central bank says multiple taxation remains the top constraint for firms, with levies from different levels of government squeezing cash flow. Growth & Digital Tools: The World Bank raised its 2026 Sub-Saharan Africa growth forecast to 4.3%, but incomes and jobs still lag; it sees potential for low-cost AI tools, including small-business accounting. Clean Energy Finance: Stanbic Ghana has launched solar and electric-vehicle financing to help businesses and institutions invest in cleaner power and transport. Local Value Chains: Eswatini aims to unlock nearly E944 million in leather value through collective purchasing, helping small firms secure more affordable raw materials.
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