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Global investment in solar energy surpassed $300 billion in 2022, but only 15% of that went to developing countries, according to an ISA report.
India-Led Alliance Set to Fund Solar Projects in Africa in a Boost to the Energy TransitionNews
The financing will increase data security and healthcare record accessibility for patients while reducing data entry errors.
Press Release: Rymedi Raises $9 Million to Expand Impact on Global Healthcare Infrastructure with Advanced Blockchain-Secured Data PlatformNews
The ABC Fund is a blended-finance impact fund which provides catalytic financing to underserved yet profitable segments of agribusiness value chains in developing countries.
ABC Fund Invests €800,000 into Ugandan Coffee Supplier JKCCBlog Post
African-based investment fund managers face an uphill battle to secure the capital they need to invest in home-grown enterprises, particularly when social impact is a key part of their investment strategies. Bernard Chidzero, Nkanyiso Hlongwa and Serena Fu at The Bridgespan Group share highlights from a recent report based on interviews with 25 stakeholders in the continent's impact investing sector, which reveal the obstacles faced by African fund managers — and some potential solutions.
Overcoming Barriers to Impact Investment in Africa: Interviews with Fund Managers Reveal Three Promising Solutions to the Continent’s Funding GapNews
The International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction is an annual reminder of our continuing struggle to reduce loss of lives as well as the social and economic damages caused by disasters.
Closing the Investment Gap for Risk Reduction in Asia-PacificNews
The grant from Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation will facilitate development of AI-assisted applications and tools to enable healthcare professionals with less experience to perform quick and accurate ultrasound scans.
Press Release: GE HealthCare Awarded a $44 Million Grant to Develop Artificial Intelligence-Assisted Ultrasound Technology Aimed at Improving Outcomes in Low-and-Middle-Income CountriesNews
The report notes that although Africa is making progress towards achieving the SDGs, the number of goals on track is lower than the number requiring acceleration or reversal.
With the Exception of Egypt and Tunisia Other African Countries Will Not Achieve SDG6Calendar Event
Scale2Save Side Event: Unlocking the Potential of Female Entrepreneurs
