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African Development Fund Approves US $16 Million for Youth Entrepreneurship Investment Bank in Liberia
The bank anticipates supporting over 30,000 youth-led businesses over the next 17 years.
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- Investing
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Vantage Capital Invests $25 Million in Water and Sanitation Solutions Provider in East Africa
Vantage Capital, a mezzanine fund manager, has made a new investment in the water and sanitation sector after its recent engagement in the healthcare industry in Morocco.
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- North Africa & Near East
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- sanitation, water
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British International Investment Makes First Investment in Development Impact Bonds
The Fund uses an innovative blended finance structure to invest in impact bonds and similar outcomes-based contracts that support the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
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- Investing
- Region
- Global
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Analysis: SDG Funds Fail to Target Countries Most in Need
Research seen exclusively by ESG Clarity finds companies in SDG funds receive 75% revenue from countries that have made most progress towards the goals.
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- Investing
- Region
- Global
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- business development, data, ESG, global development, research, scale, SDGs
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African Development Bank Extends €400 Million in Partial Credit Guarantees to Mobilize Funds for ESG Projects in Côte D’Ivoire
The partial credit guarantee will enable Côte d'Ivoire to raise long-term financing from commercial banks, in line with its ESG Framework.
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- Environment, Impact Assessment, Investing
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Indonesia, New Zealand Agree to Continue Geothermal Cooperation
This joint effort is expected to be able to accelerate geothermal development in Indonesia and provide sustainable solutions to support Indonesia's energy transition.
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- Energy, Investing, Technology
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- South Asia
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- renewable energy
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Italy Contributes Eur 5.5 Million to African Development Bank Group’s Youth Entrepreneurship and Innovation Multi-Donor Trust Fund, to Foster Job Opportunities, Economic Growth
The African Development Bank founded the Youth Entrepreneurship and Innovation Multi-Donor Trust Fund in 2017, to promote innovation and entrepreneurship as well as to create durable and sustainable jobs for youth on the continent.
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Invest International Invests $10.8 Million in uMunthu II Fund to Support African SMEs
The venture capital fund will use the money to expand its portfolio to approximately 30 to 35 companies across Africa.
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- Investing
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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- MSMEs