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Press Release: IFC Invests in Cote d’Ivoire Fund to Boost Growth of SMEs in West, Central Africa
IFC's support includes an equity investment of up to €7.5 million from IFC's SME Ventures program and an additional €7.5 million from the Blended Finance Facility of the International Development Association's Private Sector Window.
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- Investing
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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MyZoi Raises $14 Million to Bolster Financial Inclusion Among Low-Income Migrant Workers
myZoi aims to use the funds raised to expand its inclusive and differentiated proposition for the underbanked and their families.
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- Finance, Technology
- Region
- North Africa & Near East
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Anchor Closes $2.4 Million to Scale Banking-As-A-Service for African Businesses
Anchor charges users for accessing the platform, but also takes a cut of every billable transaction.
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- Finance, Technology
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Key Announcements from Amazon Smbhav to Help Boost Indian MSMEs
These announcements take Amazon closer to fulfilling its pledges—digitise 10 million MSMEs, generate $20 billion in cumulative e-commerce exports and create 2 million jobs in India by 2025.
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- Technology
- Region
- Asia Pacific
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Nigeria Secures $500 Million Investment to Propel Digital Economy Growth
The minister emphasized the government’s strategy to keep the funding local, ensuring genuine Nigerian businesses benefit.
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- Technology
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Majority of Indian Small Businesses Plan Website Investments, Says GoDaddy India Study
With digitalisation growing at a rapid pace in India, having a strong online presence is vital for businesses.
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- Investing, Technology
- Region
- Asia Pacific
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Navigating the Customer Engagement Cycle in the World’s ‘Mobile-Only’ Continent: How to Reach African Customers in a Shifting Online Landscape
Customer engagement has evolved over the years, as businesses' focus has shifted from continually acquiring new customers, to building long-term relationships with existing ones. But as Ayodeji Balogun at Terragon explains, businesses in Africa often struggle to foster this long-term engagement due to the complex nuances of the market — including the unique ways customers use digital tools. He explores how businesses can leverage mobile technology to optimize customer engagement in Africa, while navigating the market’s specific needs and challenges.
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- Technology
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Mastercard Strive India Launches to Help Small Businesses Go Digital
Payments giant Mastercard has launched the Mastercard Strive India programme, which aims to help 500,000 small businesses in India go digital by 2025.
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- Agriculture, Finance, Technology
- Region
- Global
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