[WEBINAR] Tearing down the barriers to SME lending in Africa

Sub-Saharan Africa’s 40 million micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) face a finance gap of $330bn, threatening their expansion, hiring, and operating capacity. Such companies account for 90% of businesses and 60% of jobs in Africa, yet 80% receive no bank financing, especially youth and women-owned firms. Many lack the financial acumen to prepare watertight […]