AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoSME Digital Push (Ghana): Ghana’s trade ministry urged SMEs to adopt digital tools to cut waste, boost productivity and create jobs, citing a UNIDO/Japan-backed shop-floor tech project that helps firms spot problems and act faster. UPI MDR Shake-up (India): India’s NPCI will start charging merchant discount rate on select UPI payments from 15 Oct 2026—₹5 per transaction above ₹2,000 for certain thin-margin categories, plus 0.4% on others, with caps to protect high-value transactions. Micro-entrepreneur Growth (Australia): A rise in home-kitchen food businesses shows how micro brands can scale via niche cultural products and social selling. Tourism Jobs (India): Assam’s Kaziranga National Park reopened for 2026-27 with jeep safaris starting now and elephant safaris expected soon, alongside plans to expand infrastructure. AI for Small Business (Nigeria): Coverage highlights how agentic AI and AI-powered WhatsApp tools are lowering barriers for entrepreneurs, while stressing Nigeria’s need to build readiness for jobs and growth. Brand Marketing (India): Canva’s biggest India campaign leans on local creators and AI tools to help more people turn ideas into shareable work.
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