AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoFinance Access: Bangladesh Bank says Tk 14,520 crore of a Tk 60,000 crore stimulus allocation had been disbursed by mid-October, including Tk 2,500 crore for cottage and micro enterprises. A separate factory-revival scheme has released Tk 560 crore, while nearly Tk 930 crore remains in processing. Digital Growth: Egypt approved six fintech firms to expand digital financial services, including two SME lenders. In Kenya, two AI startups won a combined Sh1.3 million to develop healthcare and education tools, while tech firms are pitching locally hosted AI systems to businesses seeking lower-cost options and tighter data control. Rising Costs: Ugandan traders are leaving major cities for rural centres, citing high rent, taxes, transport and electricity costs that erode profits. One Mbale shopkeeper said her monthly rent fell from Shs1 million to Shs100,000 after relocating. Local Markets: A new cashless-payments program in Santa Lucia, Philippines, aims to help market vendors and small businesses adopt digital transactions. Business Mood: A US survey found many small-business owners remain comfortable with cash flow, but inflation is still a major concern and few see the wider economy as healthy.
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