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African Development Bank Takes $10 Million Equity Stake in Kenya’s Dhamana Following Anchor Investment From Private Infrastructure Development Group
Dhamana will support access to financing for key sectors including transport, water, renewable energy, and waste management.
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Press Release: Innovative Off-Grid Solar Appliances Can Help Bridge the Energy Access Gap for Millions Worldwide
The latest research from Efficiency for Access finds a significant need and business opportunity to scale up the market for off-grid solar appliances like fans, refrigerators, water pumps, and grain mills. Doing so would bring life-changing energy access to millions worldwide.
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- Energy, Technology
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- Global
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EcoSecurities and Kenya Private Sector Association Announce Strategic Partnership to Boost Catalytic Carbon and Climate Finance
The strategic partnership will scale carbon finance for sustainable development whilst rapidly expanding decarbonisation efforts across Kenya.
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- Energy, Technology
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Off-Grid Solar Energy: Huge Opportunity for Rural Healthcare
While securing electricity access has previously required a one-off product procurement, Energy-as-a-Service now offers a viable and accessible way to meet – and crucially – maintain off-grid health facilities’ long-term energy needs.
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- Energy, Health Care
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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United States and Sierra Leone Sign Compact to Transform Energy Sector
The grant will substantially improve the operation of the electrical grid and increase the availability of affordable and reliable electricity for households, businesses, and social institutions – without adding to the country’s debt burden.
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- Energy
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- Global
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Press Release: DFC Announces More Than $1.8 Billion in Investments and New Initiatives at U.N. General Assembly
Several new DFC transactions and initiatives were announced by DCEO Biswal during the U.N. General Assembly.
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- Energy, Environment, Investing, Technology
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- Global
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National Bank of Malawi Plc Secures Landmark US$100 Million Financing Facility From Afreximbank to Support Trade Finance
The US$100-million AFTRAF agreement represents the largest AFTRAF facility ever to be extended by Afreximbank in Malawi.
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- Agriculture, Energy
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Brookfield Raises $2.4 Billion for Emerging Markets-Focused Climate Transition Fund
CTF aims to deploy capital into clean energy and transition assets in emerging markets in South and Central America, South and Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and Eastern Europe.
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- Energy, Environment
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- Sub-Saharan Africa