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Pando Raises USD 30 Million Amidst Funding Winter, To Future-Proof Enterprise Supply Chains
Supply chain software leader, Pando, today announced its Series B funding of $30 million, bringing total capital raised so far, to $45 million.
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- Technology
- Region
- Asia Pacific
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World Bank Lines up $300 Million Soft Loan for Kenya Power
The World Bank will provide a $300 million interest-free loan to Kenya Power to help the utility pay debts, revamp its ageing transmission network and expand the national grid.
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- Energy, Technology
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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- lending, renewable energy
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Press Release: World Bank Group Launches Business Ready Project
The World Bank Group has begun work to assess the business and investment climate in up to 180 economies under its flagship Business Ready project.
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- Impact Assessment, Investing
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- Global
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Nomba, an African Fintech Raises $30 Million Pre-Series B
Nomba (formerly Kudi) has secured $30 million pre-Series B to expand its payment solutions for African businesses.
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- Finance, Technology
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Press Release: Asian Development Bank Announces IF-CAP, New Program to Accelerate Billions in Climate Change Financing
The landmark program could significantly ramp up support for the region in the battle against climate change.
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- Environment, Finance
- Region
- Asia Pacific
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- climate change, innovation
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Press Release: IFC Establishes a Presence in Malaysia to Support Green, Resilient and Inclusive Growth
IFC has established a presence in Malaysia to support the country's efforts to foster greater sustainable, resilient, and inclusive economic growth.
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- Environment, Technology
- Region
- South Asia
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Vitalite Zambia Secures $1.5 Million From EDFI ElectriFI to Support Its Growth
Vitalite is a Solar home System distribution company that was created to increase rural electrification.
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- Energy, Technology
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Technology Is About to Disrupt the Blue-Collar Workforce in Emerging Markets
While technology may not directly increase wages, it can help workers be more competitive and access new work opportunities.
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- Technology
- Region
- Asia Pacific
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