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Textile industry: Towards a new economic model to stamp out human rights violations in the workplace

  • NAYLA AJALTOUNI Delegate General, Collectif Éthique sur l’étiquette
04 January 2021
©Tejana
The textile industry employs millions of people in developing countries. Yet its economic model (pressure on costs and lead times, large volumes, frequent renewal of collections, low prices) leads to […]Continue Reading
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COVID 19 Corporate governance Industry and manufacturing sector Transport

Joining in the fight against Covid-19 and diversifying activities: The case of SERMP in Morocco

  • Badre Jaafar Manager SERMP
30 November 2020
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SERMP is a Moroccan aeronautical subcontracting company. Like the entire sector, it is feeling the economic repercussions of the Covid-19 crisis. To both contribute to the national effort and diversify […]Continue Reading
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Agri-business Environment Gender Corporate governance

Geographical indications and quality brands: An effective tool to promote industrial SMEs’ market access

  • Fabio Russo Senior Officer UNIDO
19 November 2020
©John McPake
Agri-food production remains at the core of African industry, representing up to 18% and 30% of the industrial revenues in countries like Tunisia and Morocco. Demand for local products has […]Continue Reading
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Providing companies Banks Gender

Reducing gender inequality: approach by a bank

  • Antonio Gonzalez Castillo ManagerCapital Enprendedor
01 July 2020
©Jeremy MilerAusAID
Gender inequalities in Panama are still prevalent and women’s participation in the country’s economy is still low. Despite government intervention to address these inequalities, private sector involvement is crucial Continue Reading
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Providing companies SME Financing Gender

Women’s investment: financial instruments promoting inclusive economic development

  • Mberry Seck Program Officer WIC Senegal
17 June 2020
©CARE-Australia-Laura-Hill
Despite having one of the highest levels of women entrepreneurs in the world, the economic potential of women in Africa remains undervalued. This is in particular due to a range […]Continue Reading
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Gender Corporate governance

Twenty-five years after the Beijing Conference, achievements and persisting gaps

  • Magali Barraja Former Associate Director, BSR (Business for Social Responsibility)
06 May 2020
©Rocky Roe for AusAID
Over the past 25 years, undeniable achievements have been made in the field of gender equality and the promotion of women’s rights and opportunities. But this progress is still far […]Continue Reading
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Providing companies SME Financing

Mentoring and support: A key element in the sustainability of SMEs.

  • Parminder Vir OBE
07 February 2020
Enko La Gaieté 1 ©Enko Education
While there is a need for more research in the area of entrepreneur mentoring in Africa, the existing research shows a return on mentoring investment (ROMI) in the form of […]Continue Reading
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SME Financing Corporate governance

SME Finance as seen by regulators : Focus on Sub-Saharan Africa

  • L’Alliance pour l’inclusion financière (AFI) This article is a collective work of several authors THE ALLIANCE FOR FINANCIAL INCLUSION (AFI)
09 January 2020
©CIAT International Center for Tropical Agriculture
Access to finance for African SMEs is a key challenge. Through this article, the Alliance for Financial Inclusion (AFI) aims to share the experiences and practices of member countries that […]Continue Reading
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SME Financing Corporate governance

What are the main reasons for micro-business and SME loan default in Sub-Saharan Africa?

  • Nicolas Picchiottino Senior Investment Officer Proparco
11 December 2019
©Moustapha Wakili ADEBOGE
Micro- and small- and medium-sized businesses (micro-businesses and SMEs) are a vital part of Sub-Saharan Africa’s economic fabric but frequently suffer from poor access to funding and this represents one […]Continue Reading
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SME Financing Corporate governance

Realising Africa’s Potential: SME Finance and Skills

  • Jonathan Lange Senior Consultant AfDB
27 November 2019
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African SMEs have the potential to provide jobs for their working-age youth. Yet there are key impediments – access, risk, regulation and acumen – to them receiving financing. Addressing the […]Continue Reading
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