The diversification of financing solutions available to small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) appears a possibility well worth exploring in the quest to improve relations between banks and SMEs. For example, […]Continue Reading
Concerns about gender inequalities and, more generally, women’s empowerment around the world are today central development issues. Empowerment is also increasingly seen through the prism of women’s entrepreneurship. Continue Reading
In recent years, there has been a general trend to set up specialized departments in banks. Indeed, SMEs are a growth driver for banks. A team dedicated entirely to SMEs […]Continue Reading
Video presentation of the Private Sector and Development 33 : Harnessing the private sector to reduce gender inequality, by Gwenaëlle Niault and Pauline Dubin.Continue Reading
According to Aiaze Mitha, an entrepreneur and Fintech expert, the many digital innovations that are emerging and already exist could transform each stage of the financing value chain, opening a […]Continue Reading
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
The informal sector occupies a disproportionate position in Cameroon. While it ensures the survival of many workers, it prevents the country’s development by maintaining low incomes and reducing its tax […]Continue Reading
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
Could innovation emerge from near destruction? Would the digitisation that led to the global financial crisis preclude SMEs from obtaining the finance they needed to continue playing the crucial role […]Continue Reading
