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Press Release: Mastercard and Ecobank Group Partner to Digitize Agricultural Value Chains in Africa and Empower Millions of Smallholder Farmers Through Digital and Financial Inclusion
Mastercard and Ecobank Group will deploy Mastercard Farm Pass, an award-winning, innovative solution that helps connect smallholder farmers to financial and agricultural ecosystems.
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- Agriculture, Finance
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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IFC and Super App Gozem Have Signed a Partnership Deal Worth $10 Million
Following the signing of a partnership worth $10 million between the International Finance Corporation and Super app Gozem 6,000 moto-taxi drivers in the countries of Benin and Togo will now have access to vehicles financing.
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- Finance, Technology, Transportation
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Report: IRENA Reveals Stark Reality of Electricity Access for All by 2030
The International Renewable Energy Agency’s latest annual report on the progress towards the United Nation’s sustainable development goal seven.
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- Energy
- Region
- Global
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Press Release: DFC Approves $1.4 Billion for Projects that Advance Development Impact Across Africa, Asia, Eastern Europe, and Latin America and the Caribbean
34 transactions approved this quarter utilize DFC’s tools including equity and funds investments to address U.S. priorities and global development challenges
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- Investing
- Region
- Global
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Sequoia Raises $2.85 Billion to Keep Financing Entrepreneurs in India, Southeast Asia
Sequoia has raised $2.85 billion to finance entrepreneurs in India and Southeast Asia.
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- Investing
- Region
- Global
- Tags
- impact investing
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World Bank Approves $474 Million Loan to South Africa for COVID Vaccines
The World Bank has approved a loan of 454.4 million euros ($474.4 million) to help South Africa fund COVID-19 vaccine purchases, the bank and South Africa's National Treasury said in a statement.
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- Coronavirus, Health Care
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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- vaccines
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MFS Africa Extends Its Series C by $100 Million, Bringing Total to $200 Million
Barely one week after the mobile payments fintech announced the acquisition of US-based Global Technology Partners, MFS Africa is announcing the close of a $100 million Series C extension.
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- Technology
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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- fintech
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Havenhill, Others Get $2.3 Million Grant to Power 245 Public Facilities in Nigeria
For these healthcare facilities to deliver quality and efficient services, access to reliable electricity is important.
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- Energy, Health Care
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
- Tags
- energy access
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