small and medium enterprises

  • How Export-Ready Smes Can Drive Africa’S Trade Growth Under Afcfta

    When people envision African exports, they frequently imagine crude oil tankers, crates of cocoa beans, or bales of raw cotton. However, one crucial element is absent from these images—the lifeblood of a robust economy: small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Approximately 80% of jobs on the continent are provided by SMEs (Afreximbank, 2025), but these…

  • How Export-Ready SMEs Can Drive Africa’s Trade Growth Under AfCFTA

    How Export-Ready SMEs Can Drive Africa’s Trade Growth Under AfCFTA

    When people envision African exports, they frequently imagine crude oil tankers, crates of cocoa beans, or bales of raw cotton. However, one crucial element is absent from these images—the lifeblood of a robust economy: small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Approximately 80% of jobs on the continent are provided by SMEs (Afreximbank, 2025), but these…

  • Uplift Projects Must Meet Deadlines, Says Dharejo: International Edition (English)

    On May 9, Pakistan — Provincial Minister for Industries and Commerce Jam Ikramullah Dharejo stated that all development initiatives under Sindh Small Industries must be finished promptly. During his chairmanship of the event held today, he made this statement. At the gathering, Secretary Industries and Commerce Muhammad Yasin Shar Baloch as well as Managing…

  • Revolutionizing Business Operations in India: Expand smERP for Small and Medium Enterprises

    Revolutionizing Business Operations in India: Expand smERP for Small and Medium Enterprises

    VMPL In New Delhi [India], reported on May 7th, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) serve as the bedrock of the nation’s economic structure, representing most commercial entities. These companies account for approximately 30% of India’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP), about 40% of total exports, and around 45% of industrial production outputs. Despite these contributions,…

  • Elevate Your Small Business: Next-Level Strategies

    By Priscilla Araba COURNOOH Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) play a crucial role in Ghana’s economy, accounting for 92% of all business entities and providing 70% of the nation’s gross domestic product (GDP). Even though they play a vital part, numerous small and medium-sized enterprises encounter substantial obstacles such as restricted financial resources, insufficient…