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Earthshot Carbon Development Platform Raises $5.5 Million Series A
"Earthshot has one of the most experienced and scientifically credentialled teams in the industry, and has a proven track record with many of the largest companies in the world."
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- Environment, Investing
- Region
- Global
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Why Americans Struggle to Share Power — And How Western Social Entrepreneurs Should Change Their Approach to Empowerment in the Global South
Who has the power in impact-focused enterprise? Many believe that this question lies at the heart of social enterprises' work, and that localizing power should be a core goal of the sector. But as Andrea Nelson Trice explains, this approach remains discouragingly rare among Western businesses and investors in emerging markets. She explores why it's so difficult for Westerners — and particularly Americans — to empower others, and shares solutions based on interviews and case studies with 90 American and Global South leaders working in the development space.
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- Social Enterprise
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SolarAid Wins Charity Awards International Aid & Development Category
SolarAid took the top prize in the International Aid & Development category at the 2024 Charity Awards this week, winning for its Light a Village project in Malawi.
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- Energy, Technology
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Viewpoint: Warren Buffett Pledges $100 Billion for Nothing in Particular
At one point, the Gates Foundation expected to receive the bulk of Buffett's estate, and even put together a plan nicknamed "Project Lincoln" to prepare for the massive bequest.
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- Investing
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- North America
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Zero Gap Fund Mobilizes $1.04 Billion in Private Capital To Advance UN Sustainable Development Goals
The Zero Gap Fund: 2023 State of the Portfolio report highlights the critical role of catalytic capital in addressing the world’s most pressing challenges.
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- Investing
- Region
- Global
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Norfund Invests $20 Million in APIs Growth Markets Fund III to Propel Fintech Expansion in Developing Economies
Norfund aims to address the financial needs of underserved populations by broadening its investment strategy to include fintech ventures.
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- Finance, Technology
- Region
- Global
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Scalable Mini-Grid Design Requires Expandable Systems: Why Modular Technology and Finance are Key to the Sector’s Growth and Sustainability
Mini-grids offer a proven, low-cost solution to bring energy access to hard-to-reach communities. But as Nathan Sermonis and Liam Murphy at Vittoria Technology argue, mini-grid projects need to start small and grow alongside customer demand for optimal sustainability. They explore why smart mini-grid design requires expandable, right-sized systems with “modular” finance and technology, and discuss how recent innovations in batteries and other solar technologies can enable this change in the sector’s approach to system design.
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- Energy, Technology
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Africa50 Joins IRENA’s ETAF Platform to Accelerate Renewable Energy Deployment in Africa
The partnership aims to reinforce efforts towards sustainable development and climate action across the continent.
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- Energy
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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