Constant N'ZI and Yann JACQUEMIN on the TV set of Inspire
May 11, 2026 | 3:35 PM EAT - 3:43 PM EAT
TV set
Summary :
Financial experts emphasize that guarantees are essential for unlocking funding for African SMEs, as they mitigate the "perceived risk" caused by a lack of traditional collateral and data. By de-risking these loans, institutions like the African Guarantee Fund and Proparco encourage banks to lend to critical sectors such as agriculture, education, and digital infrastructure. Moving forward, these organizations are leveraging years of accumulated data to better assess creditworthiness and bridge the continent's significant SME financing gap.
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