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India’s IndusInd Bank Tumbles 15% on Becoming Latest to Warn of Microfinance Loan Stress
While at least eight of the 41 analysts covering the stock cut their price targets, their average still remains the equivalent of "buy", according to LSEG data.
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- Finance
- Region
- Asia Pacific
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Nigerian Climate-Tech Startup Earthbond Raises Funding From Madica to Boost Financing Capacity
The startup enables businesses to go solar through access to embedded solar finance and a marketplace of accredited solar installers and suppliers.
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Press Release: SolarAid and UNSW Launch “State of Repair” Report, Setting the Stage for the Future of Off-Grid Solar Repair Services
Since 2008, SolarAid has worked to repair non-functioning solar products, starting with early projects in Malawi.
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- Energy
- Region
- Global
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Press Release: LSE’s 100X Impact Accelerator Announces New Initiative for Future Social Unicorns in Southeast Asia
With over a million impact-first organisations in Southeast Asia, social ventures are the backbone of vital sectors ranging from agriculture to healthcare, education, and climate action. Selected ventures for the programme will receive £150,000 in funding and 12 weeks of programming focusing on “endgame” strategies.
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- Education, Environment, Health Care
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- South Asia
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Report: Mobile Internet ‘Usage Gap’ Comprises More Than 3 Billion People
The GSMA estimates investment of $418 billion will be needed to achieve universal mobile internet access.
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- Technology, Telecommunications
- Region
- Global
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Absa Secures $150 Million from UK’s BII to Boost African SME Trade Financing
Absa Group partners with British International Investment (BII) to secure $150 million trade financing facility for African SMEs in agriculture and healthcare sectors.
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- Agriculture, Health Care, Investing
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Analysis: One Big Loophole Threatens the Global Energy Transition
Asia is now responsible for the majority of global greenhouse gas emissions, and decarbonizing the continent is critical for the world to keep temperature increases below 1.5°C.
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- Energy, Environment
- Region
- Asia Pacific
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New Initiative ‘Avanza Café’ Boosts Productivity and Reduces Carbon Emissions in Central America
JDE Peet’s, USDA and TechnoServe to collaborate in program benefiting over 35,000 coffee producers.
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- Agriculture
- Region
- Latin America
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