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Report: The Human Cost of Recycling Tech Devices
Using more than 20 years of data, Finn and Gounaridis are working to make sense of what they call the “informal paradox”; a complex trade-off between relative economic opportunity and exposure to chronic health and environmental harm.
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- University of Michigan School for Environment and Sustainability (SEAS) (link opens in a new window)
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- Environment, Health Care
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Viewpoint: AI in Global Health Is a Familiar Story With an Uncertain Ending
Opinion: Without foundational investments in data systems, governance, and capacity, AI in global health risks becoming the latest promising innovation to fail in low- and middle-income countries.
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- Health Care, Technology
- Region
- Global
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Mastercard and Banco Sol Strengthen Collaboration to Drive SME Growth in Angola
This collaboration strategically leverages Mastercard's dedication to fostering financial inclusion through innovative payment solutions and Banco Sol's commitment to strengthening small businesses in underserved communities.
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- Finance, Technology
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Press Release: Direct Carbon Pricing Covers Nearly One Third of Global Emissions
Just over 29% of global greenhouse gas emissions worldwide are now covered by direct carbon pricing. This would increase to around one-third if instruments currently under development are implemented in several more major emerging economies.
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- Environment
- Region
- Global
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Analysis: India’s VCs are Beating American Investors at Home
A decade after U.S. venture capital firms fueled India’s startup boom, local investors are now dominating deals.
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- Technology
- Region
- Asia Pacific
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Omnia Signs $2 Billion Wind Energy Deal With Casa Dos Ventos to Power ByteDance Data Center in Brazil – Report
The data center is currently under development and, when completed, is expected to be the largest in Brazil, representing a total investment of more than $39bn.
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- Technology
- Region
- Latin America
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African Development Bank and Ecobank Centrafrique Sign €5 Million Trade Guarantee Facility to Support Industrialisation
The facility will strengthen Ecobank Centrafrique’s capacity to support small and medium-sized enterprises and industries by securing foreign trade financing, facilitating trade, and supporting economic growth.
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- Agriculture, Investing, Telecommunications
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Lightrock Launches ACCELERATE7 Following the Final Close of a USD $500 Million Fund
With the launch of Accelerate7, Lightrock’s capital dedicated to energy transition, energy access and climate investments now totals approximately USD $2 billion, representing a significant share of the firm’s assets under advice.
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- Energy
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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