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IFC Invests $25 Million in Metier in Southern and East Africa
Private equity investment in Africa remains among the lowest in emerging markets, representing just 4% of total volumes.
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- Investing
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Telecom Startup Wiom Secures $17 Million in Series A Led by RTP Global
Wiom will now focus on expanding its footprint to cities throughout India while investing in high-quality talent.
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- Investing, Technology, Telecommunications
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Rockstart to Invest US $6 Million in Early-Stage Latin American Startups
For this call, 10 startups will be selected to receive US$10,000, including the value of the program, in exchange for a 6% equity stake in each company.
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- Investing
- Region
- Latin America
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The Sleeping Giants of the Green Economy: New Research in India and Kenya Shows How Small Businesses Can Lead the Way in Addressing Climate Change
Given the scope of the climate crisis, and the extent to which the private sector is contributing to it, it's clear that businesses must play a central role in the global response. Abigayle Davidson at ANDE and Patrick Obonyo at IKEA Foundation argue that small and growing businesses (SGBs) are critical yet underutilized drivers of innovative solutions to the world’s growing climate-related challenges. They share new research from ANDE that explores SGBs’ role in advancing the green economy in India and Kenya.
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- Environment, Investing
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Jüsto Creates an Accelerator for SMEs Aiming to Become the Largest in Latin America
Jüsto Accelerator is born at a time when it is projected that grocery delivery in Mexico will reach revenues of US$4.7 billion in 2023.
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- Technology
- Region
- Latin America
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Why Domestic Solar Manufacturing Could Turbocharge Africa’s Energy Transition
Solar factories are beginning to spring up across Africa, helping create favorable conditions for growth and acceptance of the technology.
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- Energy, Finance, Technology
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Analysis: SDG Funds Fail to Target Countries Most in Need
Research seen exclusively by ESG Clarity finds companies in SDG funds receive 75% revenue from countries that have made most progress towards the goals.
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- Investing
- Region
- Global
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- business development, data, ESG, global development, research, scale, SDGs
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Rethinking Farming in Small Island Developing States: Five Major Trends in Jamaican Agriculture That Can Apply to Other Emerging Economies
Though Jamaica is working to diversify production and build self-sufficiency in its agricultural sector, like much of the Caribbean region, it still imports more food and livestock than it exports. But as Varun Baker at Farm Credibly points out, the country is exploring new farming practices and technologies that can boost its agricultural output and sustainability. He shares five key trends in Jamaican agriculture that could provide a model to other emerging economies — particularly Small Island Developing States.
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- Agriculture, Environment, Technology
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