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VitruvianMD Secures $1.25 Million Funding to Revolutionise Medical Diagnostics
VitruvianMD’s visionary approach is addressing a critical issue—diagnostician shortages.
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- Health Care, Technology
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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€73 Million for Electrification and Sustainable Agriculture in Madagascar
TalakyBe will be implemented in 25 rural councils in the Anosy region in south-east Madagascar.
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- Agriculture, Energy, Technology
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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- agtech, forests, renewable energy, solar
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Light Microfinance, IppoPay to Offer Digital Loans to MSMEs in India
The lending potential of Indian MSMEs can reach $3 trillion by FY23.
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- Finance
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- fintech, microfinance, MSMEs
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Gabon ‘Blue Bond’ Swap Raises Hopes for Wave of African Debt-For-Nature Deals
Excitement about debt-for-nature swaps has built this year after Ecuador secured a record $1.6 billion swap in May, freeing up $18 million annually for the Galapagos Islands.
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- Environment, Investing
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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- blue economy, impact bonds
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Press Release: ImpactAssets and Partners Extend $12 Million Loan to High-Impact Residential Solar Provider PosiGen, Catalyzing the Energy Transition in Lower-Income American Communities
PosiGen offers a unique solar leasing model that removes barriers for low- and moderate-income homeowners.
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- Energy
- Region
- North America
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Kenya’s Ed Partners Secures $1.5 Million Debt Funding to Fund Affordable Private Schools
The funds will be utilised to offer more affordable loans to Kenyan private schools.
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Indonesia Says Tesla Plans to Invest in Battery Material Facility
Indonesia said last week that it would give automakers two more years to qualify for EV incentives, trying to attract more investment as it races with Thailand and India to build an EV industry.
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- Transportation
- Region
- South Asia
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- e-mobility, manufacturing
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Press Release: USAID Provides An Additional $1.2 Million and New Private Sector Partnership for Clean Energy In Papua New Guinea
The mini-grid will connect at least 800 households and 30 businesses to electricity in Papua New Guinea.
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- Energy
- Region
- Asia Pacific
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