AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoSME AI Upskilling: The Philippines’ DTI and Converge ICT have opened an AI and Scale-Up Center for MSMEs, offering free training, cloud tools, cybersecurity support, and space to test AI products—aimed at turning “AI age” readiness into real growth. Workforce & Hiring Pressure: Ireland reports under-35 unemployment remains stubborn despite a “booming” economy, with employers citing higher costs and AI replacing some entry-level tasks. Digital Payments & Banking Systems: Tanzania’s NMB says it’s migrating to a new core banking platform to handle far larger transaction volumes as it grows past 10M accounts, with implications for customers and businesses relying on digital channels. Local Business Continuity: A small-town succession push highlights how businesses fail when owners retire without successors—calling for programs that match sellers with buyers and keep local jobs alive. Policy for SMEs: Kenya’s CEOs urge lower levies and licensing costs, steadier tax rules, and faster bill payments, plus cheaper credit for SMEs. Tech for Small Firms: HelloSign and Zoho Sign explain how e-signatures can speed contract workflows for businesses without the usual paper bottlenecks. Energy & Grid-Tech: A roundup of European grid-tech startups spotlights tools for managing distributed energy—relevant as SMEs look for practical ways to adapt to the power transition.
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