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Kathmandu Is Making Taxi Drivers Switch to EVs. Not All Drivers Can Afford One
The Xpres-T, made by Indian carmaker Tata, is the only EV approved for use as a taxi in Nepal. It costs $27,000 — several years’ income.
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- Energy, Technology, Transportation
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- Asia Pacific
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Report: Progress on Basic Energy Access Reverses for First Time in a Decade
A combination of factors contributed to this including the global energy crisis, inflation, growing debt distress in many low-income countries, and increased geopolitical tensions.
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- Energy
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- Global
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Press Release: British International Investment and Symbiotics Strengthen Partnership With Launch of Second Green Basket Bond Across Asia and Africa
Following the successful launch of the first green basket bond in 2022, the new issuance will increase financing to small-scale green projects and businesses, funded through micro, small and medium enterprise (MSME) lenders across Africa, South and South-East Asia.
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- Agriculture, Energy, Environment, Investing, Technology, Transportation
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- Global
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Press Release: WDI Board Appoints Taylor as New President
Wendy Taylor brings a wealth of experience and leadership in global innovation and entrepreneurship to the role.
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- Agriculture, Education, Energy, Environment, Finance, Health Care, Investing, Social Enterprise, Technology, Transportation
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- Global
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Press Release: BII Signs Agreement With Meridiam to Provide $15 Million to Rift Valley Energy to Expand Access to Sustainable Energy in Tanzania
This agreement will provide energy to about 170,000 people per year and connect 4,000 businesses and households to the grid for the first time.
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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At €20,000, Will Volkswagen’s Future EV Be Affordable for Africans?
In Africa and Asia, where purchasing power is low, household spending priorities lie elsewhere, despite the desire to go all-electric.
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- Energy, Transportation
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- Global
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Press Release: World Bank Supports Policy Reform of Ghana’s Energy Sector and Access to Clean Cooking
The PforR will support Ghana’s Energy Sector Recovery Programme (ESRP) to improve the financial viability of electricity distribution and increase access to clean cooking solutions.
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- Energy
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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What Does a Changing Cobalt Market Mean for the Democratic Republic of the Congo?
The biggest cobalt producer in the world, the DRC is behind 70% of all supplies. But falling prices are making it harder for the country’s independent miners to benefit.
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- Energy
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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- employment, mining