Liberia, Oct. 28 -- AfDB Consultant Calls for Credit Guarantees, Technical Support and Market Access to Close $1.03 Billion Annual Financing Gap

By Charles G. Lamadine, contributing writer

MONROVIA - Dr. James Francis Davis, a senior international consultant for the African Development Bank (AfDB), has called for comprehensive financing reforms to help micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) overcome barriers to growth, create jobs and compete in regional markets.

Speaking at the 7th Prosperity Africa Conference in Monrovia, Dr. Davis delivered a lecture on "MSME Financing: The Financial Gap," highlighting the challenges confronting small businesses in Liberia and across Africa.

The conference brought together policymakers, ...