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Digital commerce will transform African economies, starting with cheaper phones
Growth could have a massive impact on African countries, with their young and increasingly urban populations. But most governments are not ready.
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- Technology
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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- e-commerce, employment
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Mexico Ruling Party Says Deal Struck With Banks on Fee Bill
The new version of the bill removes across-the-board prohibitions from the original legislation, but requires banks to offer zero-fee accounts to low income clients, Monreal’s aide Juan Garay said.
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- Finance
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- Latin America
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Zola Electric Announces Expansion into Nigeria
The expansion, according to the statement, was focused on improving environmental, health and economic outcomes while driving the transition to clean, renewable energy.
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- Energy
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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- renewable energy
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ATMs For Medicine? That’s One Way Pharmacies Are Going Digital
Officially, the ATM-like machines are called Pharmacy Dispensing Units. They cost about $159,000 each are being funded by the U.S. Agency for International Development and other global organizations.
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- Health Care, Technology
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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JPMorgan Ends Financing of Private Prisons After Criticism
The shift comes after increased scrutiny. Protesters have been urging JPMorgan Chief Executive Officer Jamie Dimon to stop backing the sector as part of a growing chorus of critics who have been following the CEO around the country to get the bank to join their fights over a slew of social issues.
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- Investing
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- North America
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European Microfinance Award 2019 Focuses on How Financial Inclusion Sector can Strengthen Resilience to Climate Change
The European Microfinance Award 2019 seeks to highlight organisations active in the financial inclusion sector that provide financial and non-financial products and services aimed at strengthening the resilience of vulnerable communities to the effects of Climate Change.
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- Finance
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Press release: COIN, A Values-Based Investment Platform, Launches to Offer Personalized Portfolios Aligned with United Nations Sustainable Development Goals
"With COIN, we're asking people to make a simple choice – do you want to invest in progress, or the status quo?" said Megan Schleck, chief executive officer of COIN. "Anyone can become an investor, and we're thrilled to offer everyone, no matter their knowledge or experience, the opportunity to help grow their finances while doing good in the areas that matter most to them."
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- Investing
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Regarding Facebook’s cryptocurrency
This is not Facebook’s first venture into virtual currencies, payments, or peer-to-peer payments via messenger app.
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- Finance, Technology
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