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Private Sector Development

SME Development & Support

Supporting small and medium enterprises through access to finance, markets, skills, and business development services.

Policy Objective

Strengthen SME competitiveness and integration into regional and global value chains.

Key Indicators
  • SME access to formal credit (%)
  • Number of SMEs supported through programs
  • SME contribution to GDP
  • SME export participation rate
Regional Status

SMEs constitute over 90% of businesses in EAC but face challenges including limited access to finance, skills gaps, and market access barriers.