A recent report from McKinsey & Company reveals that Egypt's small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) sector still faces a significant funding gap. This is because about 88% of these businesses remain outside the traditional banking system, highlighting a structural shortage of suitable financial services for this vital sector.
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