SMEs: Access Bank and ITC Include Cameroon in an African Program for Access to Financing and Markets

Cameroon is one of 14 African countries selected by the International Trade Centre (ITC) and Access Bank for a three-year partnership aimed at improving SMEs' access to financing, markets, and training. The agreement, announced on September 22, 2026, will first be tested in Ghana before expanding to other markets. The program also includes countries like Angola, Botswana, and Kenya, focusing on financing access for women- and youth-owned businesses.