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Analysis: Anti-ESG Might Just Be Getting Started
Some politicians see it as part of a viable platform for the 2024 presidential election.
- Region
- Global
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- ESG, renewable energy, research
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Quality Education in Africa: EU Launches €100 Million Regional Teachers’ Initiative
Commissioner for International Partnerships Jutta Urpilainen launched a Regional Teachers' Initiative for Africa, a €100 million investment from the EU budget in empowering the world's fastest-growing youth population through quality education.
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Morgan Stanley IM Says the Decade of Emerging Markets Has Begun
Stocks in emerging markets are set to be this decade’s winners, Morgan Stanley Investment Management said, adding to a chorus of investors who are souring on the U.S. in favor of other regions.
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- Investing
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Press Release: DFC CEO Travels to Kyiv in Show of Unwavering Support and Makes Several Announcements to Catalyze $1 Billion in Private Sector Engagement
This week, U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) Chief Executive Officer Scott Nathan traveled to Ukraine to deepen engagement with the local business community and meet with government ministers.
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- Investing
- Region
- Europe & Eurasia
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Six Business Plan Pitfalls to Avoid When Approaching Funders: Lessons from Healthcare Enterprises in Emerging Markets
Having a good business plan is a key part of building credibility with funders. But despite its importance to an enterprise’s success, many entrepreneurs in emerging markets struggle to develop a strong business plan that instills confidence among potential funders. Paul Clyde and Ioan Cleaton-Jones at the William Davidson Institute discuss six common business plan mistakes that can undermine an entrepreneur's prospects with funders, based on their work supporting the development of business plans for hundreds of healthcare enterprises in various emerging markets.
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- Health Care, Investing
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Philippine Agri-Fisheries Startup Mayani Nets $1.7 Million in AgFunder-Led Round
Mayani said it seeks to transform the Philippine rural food value chain by solidifying its techno-operational stack and expanding its supply chain.
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- Agriculture, Investing
- Region
- South Asia
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Larry Fink Says BlackRock Inflows Are 100x Anti-ESG Outflows Despite Political Backlash
BlackRock CEO Larry Fink suggested that the political backlash facing the firm over climate and ESG issues has not significantly impacted the company.
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- Investing
- Region
- Global
- Tags
- ESG, impact investing
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Press Release: Tameo Report Shows 17% Growth in Private Impact Fund Sector
Tameo surveyed 94 different investment managers and compiled data from 198 funds. These funds saw nearly 17% growth in total assets in 2021.
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- Investing
- Region
- Global
- Tags
- impact investing, research
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