AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoSME Credit Boost (Philippines): DICT and Land Bank of the Philippines signed an MoU to build AI-enabled, mobile-first tools to help micro, small and medium firms prove creditworthiness, streamline documentation and speed loan approvals under an ASEAN AI-for-MSMEs push. SME Cost Pressure (UK/Ghana): A UK survey finds small firms spend nearly twice as much time on paperwork as on growth, while Ghana’s BoG data shows SME borrowing still runs far higher than large-company rates (up to 33.58% for one-year loans). Local Business Protection (US): San Francisco Supervisor Connie Chan advanced proposals that would let small businesses unionize to negotiate rent and streamline worker buyouts—aimed at keeping legacy shops afloat. SME Growth via Market Access (South Africa): Nedbank launched a Fashion & Clothing Market Access Accelerator to turn high-potential SMEs into commercially-ready suppliers for retail, procurement and export. AI for Operations (Canada/US): Agentic Day Canada spotlights infrastructure and regulation for agentic AI, while rStream and Gillette Stadium rolled out on-site AI waste sorting to improve diversion accuracy. Business Reality Check: A Nigeria-focused piece argues youth unemployment and weak private-sector growth are worsened by skills gaps and limited support for small businesses.
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