According to a study conducted between February and March 2021, ** percent of the African businesses operating in the goods sector that took part in the survey faced increased prices of supplies or raw materials. Moreover, ** percent of the companies reported delays in obtaining supplies during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The lack of operational cash flow represented a challenge for the same share of respondents.
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