The International Trade Centre (ITC) and Access Bank have entered into a partnership aimed at supporting small and medium-sized enterprises across 14 African countries.
The initiative is expected to focus on improving SMEs’ access to finance, markets and skills training. A pilot phase will begin in Ghana before the programme expands further.
SMEs remain an important part of African economies, providing employment and supporting local production and services.
The partnership is expected to combine financial services with market and skills support, areas that can affect the ability of small businesses to expand beyond their domestic markets.