AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoSME Policy Push: Pakistan marked MSME Day by stressing that its 7.14M MSMEs drive ~40% of GDP and 80% of non-farm jobs, with AI and digital transformation framed as the next competitiveness lever. Retail & Local Trade: Malaysia’s KUSKOP will keep backing MSMEs and cooperatives in wholesale/retail, citing strong sector sales growth and a push to bring support “to the ground.” Fintech Funding Shift: India’s fintech scene saw major momentum in June, from CRED’s huge Meta-led round to IPO filings and tighter fraud/insurance rules—signals that compliance and infrastructure are becoming central for SMBs. Cross-Border Payments & Stablecoins: Africa’s fintech funding is increasingly clustering around payment rails and stablecoin settlement, with Lagos startup Daya raising $2.4M to help businesses move money across currencies. SME Access to Markets: Ghana’s diaspora used the World Cup to stage a “Made-in-Ghana” expo in Boston, turning sports into a trade and investment bridge for local firms. Township Business Debate: South Africa is seeing more locals reportedly taking over spaza shops as foreign-owned businesses face pressure—sparking a fresh argument over jobs, supply, and consumer impact. Startup Jobs in India: Recognised Indian startups generated 23.36 lakh jobs (+36.1% YoY), with women leadership rising across the ecosystem.
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