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IFC Invests in IHS Holding Limited Bond to Support Digital Connectivity in Emerging Markets
IHS Towers, one of the world’s largest independent communications infrastructure providers, builds towers, supports the deployment of mobile network operator equipment, and provides fiber connectivity for its customers.
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- Technology, Telecommunications
- Region
- Global
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KPay Secures $55 Million in Series A Raise to Boost SME Support in Asia
The new funds will be strategically utilized to further penetrate KPay’s existing markets, particularly targeting SME merchants.
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- Finance, Technology
- Region
- South Asia
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- fintech, innovation, MSMEs
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World Bank Board Approves $47.7 Million to Improve the Public Sector in the First Result-Based Financing Program
The PAMP PforR aims to monitor progress in optimizing public revenue and financial reporting.
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- Investing
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Arab African International Bank, IFC, EBRD, and BII Launch US$500 Million Sustainability Bond to Support Climate Finance and Boost Micro, Small, and Medium-Sized Enterprises
The sustainability bond is the first in Egypt - and the largest issued by a private bank in Africa - and will support green and sustainable projects in Egypt.
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- Investing
- Region
- North Africa & Near East
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Catalytic Climate Finance Facility Awards USD 2 Million to New Cohort of Blended Finance Vehicles
The CC Facility will grant the selected five grantees USD 2 million to test, structure, launch, and expand solutions.
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- Energy, Environment, Investing
- Region
- Global
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ADB Partners With MSEL To Build 20-MW Solar Power Plant In Bangladesh
The funding includes a $15.5 million loan from ADB and an $8.8 million loan from the Leading Asia’s Private Infrastructure Fund 2.
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- Energy, Technology
- Region
- Asia Pacific
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International Pathogen Surveillance Network Announces First Recipients of Grants to Better Understand Disease Threats
The catalytic grant fund was established by the International Pathogen Surveillance Network (IPSN) to support partners from low- and middle-income countries to build their capacities in pathogen genomic analysis.
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- Health Care, Investing, Technology
- Region
- Global
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JBS to Invest $2.5 Billion in Nigeria’s Meat Production but Environmental Concerns Raised
ProVeg Nigeria and ProVeg Brazil said in a joint statement the plan by JBS to expand its operations in Africa is counterproductive to ensuring food security on the continent.
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- Agriculture, Environment
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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