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Analysis: A ‘Quantum Leap Forward’ For Impact Measurement With New Benchmarking Tools
Impact investing experts agree that, for impact investing to be embraced by the mainstream, it needs more sophisticated ways to measure impact.
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- Impact Assessment
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- Global
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Islamic Bank Approves $1.8 Billion to Finance Nigerian Projects
The Islamic Development Bank has sanctioned $1.8bn to finance several key projects in Nigeria.
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- Investing
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Saudi Arabia Pledges $15 Billion South Africa Investment
The Middle East kingdom will invest in South Africa’s energy, health, environmental and infrastructure sectors and beyond.
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- Investing
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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DFC and Others Back India’s Soothe Healthcare in Bridge Round
Soothe Healthcare plans to use the funds to expand its distribution channels and deepen its reach to women across tier II and III markets.
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- Health Care, Investing
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- Asia Pacific
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- impact investing
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Report: Retail Investor Capital Presents $35 Billion Growth Opportunity for Sustainable Investing in Malaysia
Greater access and transparency in the sustainable investment ecosystem could mobilise Malaysia’s retail capital potential in reaching its carbon neutrality targets.
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- Investing
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- ESG, impact investing
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Deploying Gender Lens Investing to Create Inclusive Economic Opportunities in Latin America
Gender lens investing has the potential to drive inclusive economic opportunities for women, their families and communities in Latin America. As Carmen Correa at Pro Mujer explains, the need for these efforts is clear: Only 5% of investment fund capital in the region goes to companies led by women, and just 14% of Latin American companies are women-owned. She shares three emerging insights that will be crucial to the success of gender lens investing in Latin America, and discusses how Pro Mujer is working to expand investments and advance women’s equality in the region.
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- Investing
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Kenyan Furniture Startup, Moko Home + Living Raises $6.5 Million for Expansion
Apart from funding its expansion in the Kenyan market, Moko intends to use the funds to build more partnerships.
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- Investing
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Lifestores Healthcare Raises $3 Million to Expand Its Pharmaceutical Marketplace Across Nigeria
A handful of healthtech companies bring efficiency to Nigeria’s pharmaceutical supply chain issues; Lifestores Healthcare is one.
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- Health Care, Technology
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- impact investing
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