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SMEs
  • Small and medium enterprises have become vital drivers of economic growth in African countries.
  • According to the African Development Bank Group, SMEs in Africa represent around 90 per cent of all businesses and contribute up to 33 per cent of Africa’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP).
  • Access to capital is one of the biggest obstacles small and medium enterprises face in Africa.

Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Africa play a vital role in fostering sustainable development. With 90 per cent of all global businesses falling under the MSME category, these enterprises create employment, foster innovation, and contribute to gross domestic product (GDP) growth.

In recent years, small and medium enterprises have become vital drivers of economic growth in African countries. As the continent undergoes rapid development, these enterprises foster innovation, create jobs, and contribute to economic growth.

Small and medium enterprises form the bedrock of African economies, representing various