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IFC, DEG and Norfund Invest in Banpaís to Support SMEs, Promote Sustainable Investments and Create Jobs in Honduras
The transaction seeks to address two challenges that constrain the growth of Honduran businesses: access to finance and a reliable, competitive energy supply.
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- Energy
- Region
- Latin America
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Google Announces Digital Infrastructure Expansion, Local Jobs, Water Replenishment, and Clean Energy Initiatives with US$15 Billion Malaysia Investment
The latest investment builds on Google’s more than 15-year presence in Malaysia and expands on the company's digital infrastructure investment announced in 2024.
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- Technology, WASH
- Region
- South Asia
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Ground Up Investing Reaches $6 Million First Close on its Second Fund to Grow Farmer Income Across Africa and Latin America
The $20 million fund expects to generate $200 million in new income for smallholder farmers, $10 for every $1 invested.
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- Agriculture
- Region
- Global
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World Bank Group Launches First Digital Strategy to Expand Access and Create Jobs
The strategy addresses four priorities: expanding connectivity; making devices and data more affordable; strengthening digital services and skills; and helping countries build the foundations to benefit from artificial intelligence.
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- Technology
- Region
- Global
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Ghana Secures $270 Million Poultry Investment Agreement to Cut Chicken Imports
The initiative aims to strengthen food security and reduce Ghana’s annual $400 million chicken and poultry products import bill.
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- Agriculture, Investing
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Ban Shein and Temu in South Africa
Trade unions have called for a ban on global online retailers, such as Temu and Shein, to protect local manufacturing jobs.
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- Uncategorized
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Call For Applications: Botswana Green Business Development Programme 2026
The programme focuses on developing two value chains with potential to support local enterprise growth and employment: horticulture and ecotourism.
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- Agriculture
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Salary Hero Raises US$7.6 Million to Expand Earned-Wage Access Business in Malaysia
Thailand-based fintech firm Salary Hero has raised US$7.6 million in Series A funding led by Cento Ventures as it expands its earned-wage access business into Malaysia.
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- Finance, Technology
- Region
- South Asia
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