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Rockstart to Invest US $6 Million in Early-Stage Latin American Startups
For this call, 10 startups will be selected to receive US$10,000, including the value of the program, in exchange for a 6% equity stake in each company.
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- Investing
- Region
- Latin America
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African Development Fund Approves US $16 Million for Youth Entrepreneurship Investment Bank in Liberia
The bank anticipates supporting over 30,000 youth-led businesses over the next 17 years.
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- Investing
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Vantage Capital Invests $25 Million in Water and Sanitation Solutions Provider in East Africa
Vantage Capital, a mezzanine fund manager, has made a new investment in the water and sanitation sector after its recent engagement in the healthcare industry in Morocco.
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- North Africa & Near East
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- sanitation, water
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British International Investment Makes First Investment in Development Impact Bonds
The Fund uses an innovative blended finance structure to invest in impact bonds and similar outcomes-based contracts that support the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
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- Investing
- Region
- Global
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The Sleeping Giants of the Green Economy: New Research in India and Kenya Shows How Small Businesses Can Lead the Way in Addressing Climate Change
Given the scope of the climate crisis, and the extent to which the private sector is contributing to it, it's clear that businesses must play a central role in the global response. Abigayle Davidson at ANDE and Patrick Obonyo at IKEA Foundation argue that small and growing businesses (SGBs) are critical yet underutilized drivers of innovative solutions to the world’s growing climate-related challenges. They share new research from ANDE that explores SGBs’ role in advancing the green economy in India and Kenya.
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- Environment, Investing
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Analysis: SDG Funds Fail to Target Countries Most in Need
Research seen exclusively by ESG Clarity finds companies in SDG funds receive 75% revenue from countries that have made most progress towards the goals.
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- Investing
- Region
- Global
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- business development, data, ESG, global development, research, scale, SDGs
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African Development Bank Extends €400 Million in Partial Credit Guarantees to Mobilize Funds for ESG Projects in Côte D’Ivoire
The partial credit guarantee will enable Côte d'Ivoire to raise long-term financing from commercial banks, in line with its ESG Framework.
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- Environment, Impact Assessment, Investing
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Indonesia, New Zealand Agree to Continue Geothermal Cooperation
This joint effort is expected to be able to accelerate geothermal development in Indonesia and provide sustainable solutions to support Indonesia's energy transition.
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- Energy, Investing, Technology
- Region
- South Asia
- Tags
- renewable energy
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