According to a study conducted between February and March 2021, ** percent of the African businesses operating in the service sector that took part in the survey faced a drop in the demand of the products and services they provide. The same share of companies reported reduced opportunities to meet new customers during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The lack of operational cash flow represented a challenge for ** percent of the respondents.
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