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Bridging the trade finance gap in Africa

Empowering SMEs for growth

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Glodi Ntoya
Sep 22, 2025
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Africa stands at a pivotal moment, poised for significant economic expansion, yet hampered by a persistent challenge: a substantial trade finance gap. Major publications, including the WTO and African Business, highlight that Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are particularly affected, with trade finance support in West Africa lagging at a 25%, far be…

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