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Lubrizol Commits Largest India-Based Investment in Company’s 50+ Year History in Region
Chemical leader, Lubrizol Corporation, commits more than 150 million USD across multiple projects to accelerate growth in India.
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- Investing, Technology, Transportation, WASH
- Region
- Asia Pacific
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Seedstars Youth Wellbeing Ventures Mandate to Invest $20 Million in Small African Companies
The aim of the funding is to improve the well-being of young people in low- and middle-income countries across the continent.
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- Finance, Health Care, Investing, Technology
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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- employment, housing, philanthropy, sanitation, water, youth
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Proparco Invests $35 Million In Healthcare-Focussed Private Equity Firm Quadria Capital
The investment aims to develop a high-quality, affordable healthcare offering in the Indo-Pacific region.
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- Health Care, Investing
- Region
- Asia Pacific
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- public health
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USAID Commits $3 Million for Water and Sanitation Investment Projects in Africa
The African Water Facility is the only African project preparation facility solely focused on addressing water and sanitation issues in Africa.
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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- sanitation, water
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Can Dropshipping Open Opportunities for the Next 10,000 Entrepreneurs in India?
Dropshipping, which requires little to no upfront investment, is already seeing an uptick in Tier II and III cities such as Lucknow and Kanpur.
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- Technology
- Region
- Asia Pacific
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Paygo Solar Startup Yellow Raises $14 Million to Scale in Africa
Following the new funding, Yellow plans to deepen its reach in its current markets Malawi, Rwanda, Uganda, Zambia, and Madagascar.
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Afreximbank Ploughs $900 Million into Special Economic Zones Creation
Special Economic Zones (SEZs) can catalyse industrialisation while building domestic supply chains. They also attract foreign investment and skills transfers.
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- Investing, Technology, Transportation
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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5G Adoption to Unlock Wealth of Opportunities for India’s Tech Talent Pool: Report
This will boost confidence to harness the potential of 5G, creating unprecedented job opportunities, driving innovation and shaping a transformative future.
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- Finance, Technology
- Region
- Asia Pacific
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