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Viewpoint: The Wrong Way to End Aid
Why? Because foreign assistance, though charitable, isn’t charity. It’s a strategic investment that safeguards America’s most important interests while reflecting its highest values.
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- Uncategorized
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- Global
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Report: As Deadline Looms, Countries Must Seize Opportunity to Plug Health Gaps in National Climate Commitments
Many governments have yet to close crucial gaps on whole-of-economy emissions reductions, health metrics, financial commitments, and transparency.
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- Environment, Health Care
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- Global
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M-PESA Safaricom, Dashen Bank & CashGo Partner to Enhance Remittances in Ethiopia
M-PESA, Dashen Bank, and CashGo launch a seamless international remittance service, enabling Ethiopians to receive money instantly into mobile wallets.
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- Finance, Technology, Telecommunications
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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IBM Exits Nigeria and Key African Markets, Transfers Operations to MIBB
Although IBM’s departure from West Africa marks the end of its direct operations in the region, the long-term impact on local businesses and government partnerships remains uncertain.
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- Technology, Telecommunications
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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- innovation, partnerships
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ARE & REIAMA Partner to Boost Decentralised Renewable Energy in Malawi
This partnership is designed to address policy and regulatory challenges, strengthen capacity building, support private sector development, and advocate for policies that drive energy access, energy security, and climate action.
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- Energy
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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IFC Invests in Lagos Free Zone to Support Industrial Growth and Economic Diversification in Nigeria
The investment in Lagos Free Zone also reflects IFC’s commitment to sustainable development, with a focus on green infrastructure.
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- Investing
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Analysis: As USAID Is Crushed, There Are Prospects—But Major Limits—For Private-Sector Action
"Still, attracting private capital may now be an essential lifeline for many organizations looking to keep the lights on and their critical work humming. The context is complex."
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- Environment, Health Care
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- Global
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Safaricom Ethiopia’s M-PESA Revenue Dips Despite 245% Jump in Registrations
Safaricom launched M-PESA in Ethiopia in August 2023 with Kenya extending its M-PESA Global service to the country to facilitate cross-border money transfers.
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- Finance, Technology, Telecommunications
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- Sub-Saharan Africa