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U.N. Plastic Treaty Talks Grapple with Re-Use, Recycle, Reduce Debate
Environmental group Greenpeace said a successful deal would require the United States and the European Union to show greater leadership than they have so far.
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- WASH
- Region
- Global
- Tags
- climate change, recycling, waste
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Nigerian Food E-Commerce Startup Pricepally Raises $1.3 Million Seed Round
By bridging the gap between producers and consumers, Pricepally ensures not only top-notch quality but also competitive pricing.
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- Technology
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
- Tags
- e-commerce, scale, startups
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UK Unveils White Paper to Set Approach to Global Development
The white paper, published today, sets out revolutionary approach to tackling world hunger.
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- Education, Health Care, Investing
- Region
- Global
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A Rush for Lithium in Africa Risks Fuelling Corruption and Failing Citizens
Cases show that as the lithium rush ramps up, some of the risks facing mineral-rich countries are all too real.
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- Energy, Technology, Transportation
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Press Release: Root Capital Chosen as the Nonprofit Partner for Green Mountain Coffee Roasters’ Collaboration with Kevin Costner
In celebration of a new series of coffee blends inspired by the actor, Root Capital will receive a $100,000 donation from Green Mountain Coffee Roasters®.
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- Agriculture, Investing
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Analysis: Projects Funded by the World Bank Group’s Private Sector Arm Fuel Violent Conflict – It’s Time to Reform the System
Current approaches to foreign investment need urgent reconsideration, with particular focus on the risk of violent conflict.
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- Investing
- Region
- Global
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Press Release: Yikri Wins European Microfinance Award 2023
Yikri wins European Microfinance Award 2023 for its commitment to addressing the complex challenges of food security and nutrition in Burkina Faso.
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- Finance
- Region
- Global
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Viewpoint: Green Exploitation Is Still Exploitation
If leaders give in to the temptation of short-term gains, the extraction of africa’s transition minerals will follow familiar colonial dynamics.
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- Energy
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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