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Smallholder Farmer Adoption of Agtech ‘High but Inconsistent,’ Says New Study From 60 Decibels W/ Gates Foundation
The research team interviewed more than 1,400 Kenyan farmers across 38 counties, using a lean methodology developed and tested in multiple geographies over 2022-2024.
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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International Investors Raise $34.5 Million for Digital Finance Firm Serving Indian MSMEs
FlexiLoans seeks to improve access to financial resources for millions of micro and small-scale entrepreneurs who are excluded from traditional lending, because they lack a conventional credit history.
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- Finance, Technology
- Region
- Asia Pacific
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Congo Scraps $1.2 Billion Biometric ID Project Over Cost Concerns
Congo currently lacks a national ID system, which complicates basic tasks for its citizens, such as opening bank accounts, obtaining official documents, and registering to vote.
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- Technology
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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AWS to Invest Over a Billion Dollars to Boost Cloud, AI in Africa
Chris Erasmus, the AWS country general manager for South Africa, shared these insights at the AWS Summit 2024 in Johannesburg, South Africa.
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- Technology
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Berlin Edtech Pioneer EIDU Open Sources Code to Boost Global Learning
EIDU partners with governments in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) to sustainably and affordably digitise public education systems.
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- Education, Social Enterprise
- Region
- Global
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Brazil Strengthens DPI and Digital ID Push to Boost Economic Growth Ahead of G20
At the heart of Brazil’s digital transformation is the Gov.br platform, a digital identity system that enables citizens to access a range of government services online.
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- Technology
- Region
- Latin America
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Press Release: Logidoo Unveils Afridoo to Empower African E-Commerce with a Unified Platform
With Afridoo, businesses across the continent can now streamline their online operations, expand their reach, and overcome logistical challenges.
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- Technology
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
- Tags
- digital inclusion, e-commerce, MSMEs
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Hotspot Network and Solarkiosk Solutions Ink Joint Venture for Rural Connectivity and Energy in Nigeria
The joint venture (JV), known as Hotspot-Solarkiosk, will function as both an Energy Service Company (ESCO) and an Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) contractor.
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- Energy, Telecommunications
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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