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Taking a Virtual Trip to the Last Mile: How an Innovative Program is Harnessing Virtual Reality to Advance Progress Toward the SDGs
Boosted by growing internet access and fueled by the pandemic, the virtual reality (VR) market has become the fastest-growing media segment, projected to reach US $185 billion by 2026. According to Julia Winterflood at Kopernik, the immersive nature of VR makes it uniquely suited to raising awareness of social challenges, and the technology is finding applications in the global development sector. She explores how Kopernik is leveraging virtual reality videos to document challenges faced by underserved communities and accelerate progress toward the SDGs.
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- Social Enterprise, Technology, Telecommunications
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India’s Uolo Raises $22.5 Million to Bring Edtech to the Masses
Uolo says it is reducing that cost by operating in a business-to-business-to-consumer model, working with private schools.
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- Education, Technology
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- Asia Pacific
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African Bitcoin Mining Firm Gridless Raises $2 Million in Funding Round Led by Stillmark, Block Inc.
The mining company focuses on rural communities in East Africa and intends to increase electricity and energy access for the region.
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- Energy, Finance, Technology
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Analysis: How Electric Vehicles Can Help the Developing World
Without a clear strategy for sustainable transport, the world risks putting many more combustion engines on the road than the climate can handle. What can be done?
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- Energy, Technology, Transportation
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- Global
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Chilean Fintech Destacame Closes $10 Million Series B
This new capital will allow the fintech to boost their product Destacame PRO for Teams to achieve their Financial Wellness.
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- Finance, Technology
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- Latin America
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Esports Start-up Gamerji Raises $3 Million Funding for Business Expansion
As per the company, the funds raised will be deployed for growing the platform in MENA and South East Asia.
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- Technology
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- Asia Pacific
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Analysis: How Fintech Impacts Financial Inclusivity
According to the World Bank, financial inclusion is one of the main ways to monitor progress in reducing social inequality.
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- Finance, Technology
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- Global
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Ride-Hailing App Cabify to Invest $300 Million Through 2024 to Strengthen Latin America Presence
Cabify will use the funds to strengthen market penetration in non-capital cities, facilitate transportation to spots such as airports, and continue to "de-carbonize" its fleet.
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- Investing, Technology, Transportation
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- Latin America
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