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Nigerian AI Specialist Unveils New Health Focused Chatbot
The AI tool is designed to complement traditional hospital services, offering second opinions and a wealth of information.
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- Health Care
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Floods, Drought… African Farmers Soon to Be Insured to the Tune of $1 Billion
More than 40 million farmers in Africa could soon benefit from financing to manage the risks to their crops from climatic phenomena such as floods and drought.
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- Agriculture, Environment
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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The World Bank Grants $420 Million to Strengthen Climate Resilience in Malawi
In response to the 19 major floods and eight prolonged droughts experienced by Malawi since 1970, the World Bank is providing a financial response focused on economic and climate resilience.
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- Environment, Investing
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
- Tags
- climate change
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Nominations Open for the 5th Gulbenkian Prize for Humanity (€1 Million)
The 1 million euro Gulbenkian Prize for Humanity recognises outstanding contributions to climate action and climate solutions that inspire hope.
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- Environment, Investing
- Region
- Global
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Press Release: DFC CEO Marks U.S. $500 Million Loan for Strategic Supply Chain Diversification With Launch of New Energy Manufacturing Facility in India
The new First Solar facility reflects the United States’ commitment to financing more diverse supply chains that invest in local communities, create jobs, and ensure high standards, including in labor rights.
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- Energy, Technology
- Region
- Asia Pacific
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£8 Million Awarded to LEIA to Boost Energy Access in Global South
It is estimated this additional funding will result in a reduction of approx. 500,000 tonnes of CO2 emissions.
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Rwanda Launches $2 Million Facility to Provide Financial and Technical Support to Agritech Startups
The allocation of funds is set to tackle food-related challenges in the nation and stimulate innovation in East Africa.
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- Agriculture, Technology
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Seedstars Africa Ventures Gets $30 Million Backing from EIB Global to Invest in Early-Stage Startups
Seedstars Africa Ventures said that while the fund is sector-agnostic, it is keen on startups that address basic needs such as education, healthcare and utilities, or enhancing goods, services and efficiency.
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- Investing
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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