Nairobi, July 14 -- The global impact of Covid-19 pandemic on public health business cannot be underestimated. Policy makers and stakeholders must consider the impact such global disruption of trade poses especially to small and medium businesses (SMEs).
Anticipating and mitigating for the impact of unforeseen global events on supply chain management is crucial if SMEs, who are reliant on goods from an affected area, are to survive.
Due to their size and limited resources, SMEs are often the most vulnerable to unforeseen events and threats. These SMEs also often do not have a plan to deal with supply chain disruptions. Yet, in Africa, SMEs are important drivers of economic growth, accounting for up to 90 percent of businesses in sub-Sahar...