Diaspora Wealth & CapitalThe New African Trade Route: How SMEs Can Access Buyers in Europe, the Gulf and North America
Africa's export economy is entering a new era.
For decades, the continent's participation in global trade was largely defined by the export of crude oil, minerals and agricultural commodities to industrial economies, with limited value addition occurring domestically. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), despite accounting for approximately 90% of businesses and more than 80% of employment across many African economies, remained largely disconnected from international buyers due to fragmented supply chains, limited market intelligence, financing constraints and complex export requirements.
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