AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoSME Funding & Growth: Namibia launched an SME Fund under ProSME to back women- and youth-led micro, small and medium firms, aiming to boost competitiveness and expansion. Workforce Pipelines: Target Huron’s $100,000 RISE Initiative will connect high schoolers to credentials, internships and jobs, with entrepreneurship as a core track. Local Business Resilience: A Pennsylvania pharmacy owner testified that proposed PBM reforms matter because pharmacy deserts are leaving patients without nearby care. Digital Payments for Inclusion: Nigeria’s CBN is considering using eNaira for salaries, pensions and welfare payments via its Payments System Vision 2028, with small businesses flagged as a priority use case. Women-Owned Credit Gap: Kenya’s CRB data shows women receive only 27% of MSME credit value, largely due to collateral-based lending models. Startup Capital Signals: Indian startups pulled in $242.6M across 25 deals (June 8–12), led by cleantech and a jump in seed funding. SME-Friendly Procurement: SBA and GSA moved to remove misleading foreign “Made in America” listings from federal purchasing channels after concerns raised at a White House Small Business Summit. Entrepreneur Spotlight: An “anti-Amazon” marketplace story highlights how one small seller rebuilt after being undercut by big platforms.
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