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Brazil Targets $2 Billion in Sustainable Finance to Restore 1 Million Hectares of Degraded Land
The auction, built around a blended finance model, will use public capital to attract and de-risk private investment.
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- Environment
- Region
- Latin America
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Tide May Be Turning for Blue Economy, Report
The blue economy, historically one the most underfunded of all the UN SDGs, is gaining traction among investors thanks to new financing options, viable investment themes and supportive governance, Phenix Capital said.
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- WASH
- Region
- Global
- Tags
- blue economy, global development, research, SDGs, water
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Report: AI’s Role in Global Job Futures Unclear as Human Development Index Stalls in Global South: UN
"New report highlights new opportunities by AI, if used to complement, not replace, work in low- and middle-income countries."
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- Technology
- Region
- Global
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Airtel, Starlink Strike Deal to Expand Satellite Internet Access
"With the growing demand for reliable connectivity in facilitating remote education, digital finance, and telemedicine — the telco is betting that satellite internet will play a crucial role in scaling digital access."
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- Technology, Telecommunications
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Development Research and Projects Center Offers ₦150 Million in Grants for Local NGOs in Nigeria Impacted by U.S. Funding Cuts
NGOs registered in Nigeria that suspended activities on gender equality, women’s economic empowerment, school safety for girls, women’s health, gender based violence, and social justice, will be considered for the grant.
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- Investing
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Gavi Grants Nigeria $191 Million to Strengthen Health Systems, Expand Vaccine Access
Running from 2025 to 2028, the HSS-3 grant aims to address gaps in health system resources, etc.
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- Health Care
- Region
- Global
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IFC and TLG Capital Launch $75 Million Fund to Help African SMEs Stay Afloat
"To help small and medium-sized businesses in Africa access the financing they need, the International Finance Corporation (IFC) and investment firm TLG Capital have launched a new private credit initiative."
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- Investing
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Amazon Injects $41 Million Into India Payments Arm
"Amazon is looking to strengthen its payments arm since the sector is booming with new players entering the space and existing players bolstering their platforms."
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- Finance, Technology
- Region
- Asia Pacific
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