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Research: Nigerian and Kenyan Farmers Can Be First Step to Making Rural Mini Grids More Profitable and Affordable
"This article draws from research conducted under the ‘Sustainability, Inclusiveness and Governance of Mini grids in Africa’ (SIGMA) project, funded by a Global Challenges Research Fund (GCRF) research grant (ES/T006684/1)."
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- Energy, Technology
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Viewpoint: Curbing Plastic Pollution: The Renewable Energy Sector’s Unexplored Opportunity
At first glance, the renewable energy sector and plastic pollution seem to occupy separate spheres. Yet, plastics are deeply woven into the fabric of renewable energy infrastructure.
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- Energy, Technology, WASH
- Region
- Global
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dLocal to Acquire Aza Finance
dLocal's growth has been significantly propelled by its strong presence in the Middle East and Africa, regions characterised by high cryptocurrency adoption.
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- Finance, Technology
- Region
- Global
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Press Release: The International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC) and the Trade Development Fund (TDFD) Sign Landmark Agreement with Oil Sustainability Program and BURN Manufacturing to Deliver Clean Cooking Solutions in Nigeria
"Notably, the project includes direct support for household LPG refills over a period of eight years, funded through anticipated revenues from carbon credits generated by the clean cooking kits."
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- Energy, Health Care, Technology
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Analysis: Harnessing the Private Sector for Better Development Data
Reliable, disaggregated, and up-to-date data is mission critical for companies expanding into frontier markets, investing in resilient supply chains or designing inclusive financial services.
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- Technology
- Region
- Global
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Afrik Tests World-First Voting Platform to Decide Africa’s Green Future
Pioneering digital platform leverages blockchain technology to democratize investment in Africa's renewable energy and digital infrastructure.
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- Technology
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Temu and Shein Are Reshaping Africa’s Biggest Online Retailer
"Temu and Shein operate with advantages African platforms struggle to match: tightly integrated global supply chains, vast cash reserves, and little pressure for short-term profits."
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- Technology
- Region
- Global
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Why Kenya Is Selling Part of Its 34.9% Stake in Safaricom
"The sale could open doors to Africa-focused institutional investors or private equity funds, many actively scouting African telecoms assets for their stable cash flows and strong margins."
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- Technology, Telecommunications
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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