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Analysis: How Fintech Impacts Financial Inclusivity
According to the World Bank, financial inclusion is one of the main ways to monitor progress in reducing social inequality.
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- Finance, Technology
- Region
- Global
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Bboxx EDF Sign €11 Million Deal With OGEF to Accelerate Electrification of an Additional 1.5 Million People in Togo
The funding will enable Bboxx EDF to ramp up clean electrification delivery in Togo.
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- Energy
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Ride-Hailing App Cabify to Invest $300 Million Through 2024 to Strengthen Latin America Presence
Cabify will use the funds to strengthen market penetration in non-capital cities, facilitate transportation to spots such as airports, and continue to "de-carbonize" its fleet.
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- Investing, Technology, Transportation
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- Latin America
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Analysis: Can a Digital Approach Help Telcos Crack the SME Market?
Analysys Mason estimates that this year SMEs will spend $1.4tn on IT products and services and that this will increase at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.5% for the next five years.
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- Technology
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- Global
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Latitud’s Tech Report Reveals Opportunities and Trends in Latin America’s Startup Scene
Latitud is creating a suite of solutions to help address the biggest friction points for early-stage entrepreneurs starting businesses in Latin America.
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- Finance, Technology
- Region
- Latin America
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Trafigura Secures US $600 Million for Congo Cobalt and Copper Mines
An important component of the loan agreement involves the enhancement of environmental, social and governance (ESG).
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- Environment
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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- governance
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Viewpoint: Rural Water and Sanitation Needs to Prioritise Sustainability in India
Prioritising drinking water source sustainability, mix-up of nutrient cycle and reuse of treated biosolids & wastewater need attention.
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- WASH
- Region
- Asia Pacific
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Oben Electric Raises $4 Million in Its Pre-series Round of Funding
Oben Electric, a Bengaluru-based electric motorcycle startup has raised Rs. 32 crores ($4 Million) as part of its Pre-Series A round of funding.
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- Energy, Technology, Transportation
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- Asia Pacific
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- e-mobility, startups, transportation
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