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Deakin to invest $4 million in India over 2-3 years
The Australian university will start classes at its GIFT City campus making it the first foreign university to start a full-fledged campus in India.
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- Asia Pacific
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Ghana Launches $30 Million Education Outcomes Fund to Get Kids into School
The world’s largest education outcomes fund has finally kicked off in Ghana.
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- Education
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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- skill development, youth
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Airtel Commits $57 Million to Boost Education in Africa
Airtel Africa committed to investing $57 million into educational programmes during a five-year partnership with UNICEF.
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- Education, Telecommunications
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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- mobile finance
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Edtech Downfall Continues: Now, DUX Education to Cease Operations By April
DUX is the latest entrant to the growing list of Indian startups that are closing operations for good.
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- Education, Technology
- Region
- Asia Pacific
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Preparing Young Leaders to Solve the World’s Energy Challenges: Insights From Nine Business Case Studies Highlight Paths to a Sustainable Future
Confronting the world’s vast energy and climate challenges can be daunting, but a new generation of innovative entrepreneurs are developing the skills to tackle this threat head-on. Sandra Draheim at the William Davidson Institute (WDI) argues that business case studies are a key teaching tool for these young leaders. She shares nine energy and climate-related case studies from WDI Publishing (available at 50% off through March 31), and invites readers to take part in WDI's Energy Innovation in Low- and Middle-Income Countries Global Case Writing Competition, which offers cash prizes ranging from $1,000 to $3,000 to the three winners.
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- Education, Energy, Environment, Transportation
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Co-Creation Hub’s Edtech Accelerator Puts $15 Million Towards African Startups
According to a statement shared by the firm, the accelerator program will support and amplify the impact of edtech startups across Africa.
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- Education
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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- accelerators, edtech, innovation, startups
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AdmitKard Bags $6 Million Funding To Offer Customised Overseas Education Solutions To Students
AdmitKard will use the fresh capital to expand its product offering and accelerate business operations.
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- Education
- Region
- Global
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- accelerators
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Report: India’s Digital Divide: From Bad to Worse?
Oxfam's India Inequality report 2022 reveals the extent of the digital divide in the country and how it impacts access to education, healthcare, and financial service for marginalised communities.
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- Education, Health Care, Technology
- Region
- Asia Pacific
- Tags
- failure
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