AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoSME Finance Boost (Guyana): The Guyana Development Bank officially starts operations with a new seven-member board and plans for zero-interest, no-collateral loans up to US$3 million, plus mentorship and technical support aimed at entrepreneurs and small businesses. SME Credit for Green Value Chains (Dominican Republic): A US$6.3M package backed by the EIB, EU, and Banco Adopem will fund MSMEs working on collecting, transporting, storing, and using sargassum sustainably, shifting from cleanup to a commercial value chain. Cross-Border Payments for Small Firms (OKX): OKX launched OKX Money, letting users convert 50+ local currencies into USD-backed stablecoins, pitching faster settlement and lower FX friction for businesses and travelers in emerging markets. Tourism Demand Shift (Costa Rica): Canadian arrivals to Costa Rica rose 24% in early 2026, with airlines adding routes as travelers reroute away from the U.S., a potential tailwind for local small tourism operators. Admin Automation for Micro Businesses (Guadeloupe): Agence MAO rolled out an AI virtual assistant for tradespeople and very small businesses, offering phone reception, scheduling, quotes, invoicing, and accounting prep.
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