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Africa in the Crosshairs of Ukraine War – UN Chief
Africa has severe exposure to the economic effects of the Ukraine war, says UN secretary-general António Guterres as he calls for urgent action from the West.
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- Uncategorized
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Report: Investors to the World: Don’t Sell Out the Climate for Energy Security
While the Biden administration floated trial balloons to explore procuring more energy from Saudi Arabia and Venezuela, one influential group of investors is asking: What about the world’s long-term climate goals?
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- Energy
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- Global
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JULO Raises US$80M from Credit Saison to Further Expand in Indonesia
JULO is one of the earliest in Indonesia to offer virtual credit card services. It raised funding from the likes of Skystar Capital, Saratoga Investama.
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- Finance
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- South Asia
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Engendering Regeneration for Supply Chains that Last
In a decade marked by climate shocks, pandemia, and global interconnection, the call to #InvestInOurPlanet is top of mind for individuals and companies – not just for Earth Day but for the future of life and business as we know it.
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- Agriculture, Environment
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72 Microfinance Institutions Join Inaugural Microfinance Index
Impact performance measurement of microfinance institutions in 41 countries will launch in Q2 2022 with support from sector leaders.
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- Finance, Impact Assessment
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- Global
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African Development Fund Provides $5 Million for Desert to Power Program in 4 Countries
The African Development Fund is providing a technical assistance grant for the implementation of the Desert to Power program in four countries in the eastern Sahel.
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- Energy
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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South Africa HR Startup SmartWage Raises $2 Million Seed Round
South Africa’s SmartWage, an HR and communications technology startup, has raised US$2 million in an oversubscribed seed funding round.
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- Technology
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Traditional Indigenous Agriculture May Be Key to Sustainability In India
Conservation scientist Joli Rumi Borah found that a traditional indigenous farming method from India that feeds millions of people in the Global South has carbon and biodiversity and cultural benefits as well.
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- Agriculture
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- Asia Pacific
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