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Report: Progress on Basic Energy Access Reverses for First Time in a Decade
A combination of factors contributed to this including the global energy crisis, inflation, growing debt distress in many low-income countries, and increased geopolitical tensions.
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- Energy
- Region
- Global
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Press Release: British International Investment and Symbiotics Strengthen Partnership With Launch of Second Green Basket Bond Across Asia and Africa
Following the successful launch of the first green basket bond in 2022, the new issuance will increase financing to small-scale green projects and businesses, funded through micro, small and medium enterprise (MSME) lenders across Africa, South and South-East Asia.
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- Agriculture, Energy, Environment, Investing, Technology, Transportation
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- Global
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Flutterwave Lays off 3% of Its Workforce as It Doubles Down on Enterprise and Remittance
That change of focus led to the shutdown of Barter in March.
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- Technology
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Press Release: WDI Board Appoints Taylor as New President
Wendy Taylor brings a wealth of experience and leadership in global innovation and entrepreneurship to the role.
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- Agriculture, Education, Energy, Environment, Finance, Health Care, Investing, Social Enterprise, Technology, Transportation
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- Global
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South African Online Retailer Takealot Warns About E-Commerce Competition from Chinese Clothing Manufacturers Temu and Shein
Despite Takealot being a local business, many South Africans have come out in support of Shein and Temu because of their cheap prices.
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- Technology
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Analysis: Can Venture Capital Be Optimized for Happiness?
Venture capitalists have profited handsomely from innovative ventures, but value hasn’t always been shared with other stakeholders. What if we developed a new model for measuring the impact of investments?
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- Investing
- Region
- Global
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Cadana Bags $7.4 Million to Streamline Payroll for Global Hiring Platforms
The round was led by Costanoa Ventures, with participation from Better Tomorrow Ventures and 500 Startups.
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- Finance
- Region
- Global
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IMF Approves Over $900 Million to Support Tanzania Budget, Climate Change Fight
The funding will help tackle climate change while also completing a separate review allowing for the disbursement of $149.4 million for budget support.
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- Environment, Finance
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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