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Electrification Efforts in Rwanda to Get $473 Million Cash Injection
The government of Rwanda has committed to channel Rwf500 billion ($473 million) to support its universal electrification efforts.
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- Energy
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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5 Walmart Suppliers Team Up on Renewable Energy Buy
The deal is part of the retailer’s plan to reduce 1 billion metric tons worth of emissions throughout its supply chain by 2030.
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- Energy
- Region
- Global
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- renewable energy
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Solar Startup Xurya Scores Additional Funding From Mitsui, SSIA in Indonesia
The funding will be allocated to support the expansion of solar power development to accelerate the clean and sustainable energy transition for companies in Indonesia.
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- renewable energy, solar, startups
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Islamic Bank Approves $1.8 Billion to Finance Nigerian Projects
The Islamic Development Bank has sanctioned $1.8bn to finance several key projects in Nigeria.
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- Investing
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Analysis: True Success at COP27 Means Addressing Climate Justice — Here’s How to Do It
Empowering marginalized people and communities and improving their resilience will improve overall climate resilience and bolster all climate action.
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- Environment
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- Global
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Edtech Firm Masai School Raises Nearly $5 Million in Funding Led by India Quotient and On Mauritius
Pre-Series B2 funding for the edtech firm Masai School totaled $4.77 million which was co-led by India Quotient and On Mauritius.
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- Education, Technology
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- Asia Pacific
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- edtech
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African Development Bank Launches Multinational Project for Youth Empowerment in Nigeria, DRC, Uganda
The initiative will support young farmers who are attracted to urban farming
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- Agriculture
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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IndusInd Bank to Loan $150 Million From DFC to Support Women Entrepreneurs in India
The private sector lender will use the proceeds to lend to women borrowers in rural communities of Jharkhand, Uttar Pradesh, and Bihar.
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- Uncategorized
- Region
- Asia Pacific
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