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Supply chain finance (SCF) could channel critically needed working capital for SMEs and is gaining traction in Africa. But while SCF represents a potential market worth at least 8% of GDP in countries like Egypt, Kenya, Morocco and Nigeria, practical uptake remains limited by challenges in awareness, digitalisation, and regulatory environments. Although recent years have seen growing interest from both public and private actors, Africa’s SCF volumes are only a fraction of those recorded in other regions. Amid ongoing reforms and targeted efforts to build capacity and address market barriers, a roundtable of SCF stakeholders discusses how to realise market potential.
Key points:
- Status, opportunities and challenges of supply chain finance in Africa – how do we tip the scale in favour of expansion?
- How can both public and private sector actors advance supply chain finance, and what is the scope for collaboration to drive growth?
- What can Africa learn from supply chain markets like Mexico, India, and Turkey, and the main factors behind their success?