AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoExport Growth: Pakistan’s SMEDA and Alibaba plan to train 10,000 SMEs and help up to 2,000 businesses join Alibaba.com, with eligible firms able to claim up to Rs150,000 in support. Credit Access: Pakistan’s central bank says the collateral-free SME loan limit has risen from Rs10 million to Rs50 million, while higher turnover thresholds open financing to more businesses. Digital Operations: Kenya’s LOOP BIZ+ brings payments, stock management, marketing and credit together in one platform for small merchants. AI Support: Rhode Island small businesses will receive free AI training and consulting through a $1.6 million federal grant to Bryant University. Seller Protections: Etsy has tightened rules for AI-generated listings, requiring most sellers to include an unedited photo of the item and barring misleading images. Disaster Recovery: The UN is urging donors and lenders to provide grants, credit and guarantees to small businesses still struggling after Hurricane Melissa in Jamaica.
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