AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoGreen Finance Push: Jordan’s banks chief urged Qatari investors to back renewable energy, sustainable transport, circular economy and green finance as the Central Bank drives a greener regulatory push. Downtown Jobs & Small Business: Jamestown Renaissance Corporation hired Michael Edwards to lead downtown revitalization focused on business development, placemaking, housing and investment attraction. SME Customer Retention Warning (Ghana): A new look at Ghana’s small business failures points to weak customer retention—slow follow-ups, poor tracking, and inconsistent service—quietly undermining growth. Local Community Commerce: Lancaster’s Red Rose Run returns for its 50th year with bigger prizes and 1970s costumes, aiming to pull visitors into the city center to boost local businesses. Energy Transition for SMEs (Ireland): A report says Irish SMEs are ready to invest in solar and energy efficiency, with “solar-as-a-service” gaining traction to overcome upfront cost barriers. Payments for Growth (Nigeria): Nigeria’s PSV 2028 rollout is shifting focus to using transaction data to build credit products on top of payments infrastructure. Mobility Expansion (Ukraine): Kyivstar’s Uklon is buying scooter operator E-wings to expand from ride-hailing into a broader micromobility ecosystem. Local Business Spotlight: Worthing councillors celebrated National Fish and Chip Day with a long-running family shop, highlighting rising costs squeezing independents.
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