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EU Announces USD $26 Million Funding for Zimbabwe’s Wildlife and Environmental Management
The European Union (EU) delegation to Zimbabwe has announced a significant investment of USD $26 million to support the revamping of Zimbabwe’s wildlife and environmental management.
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- Environment
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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An Under-Recognized Obstacle to Solar Access in Africa: The Impact of Foreign Exchange Risk — And How to Mitigate It
Solar energy businesses are rapidly gaining traction in Africa, driving economic growth, improving living standards and supporting the transition to a low-carbon future. But Yariv Cohen at Ignite Power highlights an under-recognized barrier facing the sector: foreign exchange risks. He explores the impacts that volatile exchange rates can have on two common types of solar projects in Africa, and shares some of the strategies that have emerged to mitigate these risks.
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- Energy, Environment, Investing, Technology
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EcoSecurities and Kenya Private Sector Association Announce Strategic Partnership to Boost Catalytic Carbon and Climate Finance
The strategic partnership will scale carbon finance for sustainable development whilst rapidly expanding decarbonisation efforts across Kenya.
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- Energy, Technology
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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$1.57 Billion Loan From World Bank Approved for Nigeria
The bank said the money would help increase availability and effectiveness of financing for basic education and primary healthcare service delivery.
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- Education, Health Care
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Press Release: Rare Raises US $6 Million in Outcome Funding to Launch World’s First Small-Scale Fisheries Impact Bond
Structured to be implemented over five years, investors including Pershing Square Foundation (PSF) and Minderoo Foundation are providing upfront capital to fund the project.
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- Investing
- Region
- South Asia
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Press Release: DFC Announces More Than $1.8 Billion in Investments and New Initiatives at U.N. General Assembly
Several new DFC transactions and initiatives were announced by DCEO Biswal during the U.N. General Assembly.
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- Energy, Environment, Investing, Technology
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- Global
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BII and FMO Join Forces With the UK Government to Boost Finance for Agribusinesses
The facility addresses the lack of access to finance for agribusinesses in developing countries and increases support for successful, inclusive agribusinesses.
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- Agriculture
- Region
- Global
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IndiGrid Partners BII, Norfund, and Techno Electric to Develop Transmission Projects in India
These projects are expected to support evacuation of 6 GW of renewable energy in the states of Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra. Techno will co-develop two of these projects.
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- Energy, Technology
- Region
- Asia Pacific
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