Dec 4, 2024
In the inaugural episode of Season 2 of Six African Trade
Talks, the host interviews Justice, the Director of Financial
Services for AFCFTA, discussing his passion for SME development and
leadership.
Justice shares his background in banking, emphasizes the
importance of financial documentation for SMEs, and explains the
Know Your Customer (KYC) process and its benefits.
The conversation also touches upon the fundable processes to
close the funding gap in Africa, the role of community platforms,
and the valuable lessons learned from playing golf.
Episode
highlights:
00:21 Meet
Justice: Director of Financial Services
00:39 Justice's
Background and Passion for SMEs
02:00 Challenges
Faced by SMEs
03:39 The
Importance of KYC
05:18 The
Fundable Process
07:22 Role
of Community Platforms
08:14 Lessons
from Golf
10:04 Book
and Podcast Recommendations
11:30 Conclusion
and Call to Action