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Analysis: Why Divestment Doesn’t Hurt ‘Dirty’ Companies
A new analysis finds that selling off stocks in corporations that don't meet your values has minimal impact on their behavior
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- Energy
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- Asia Pacific
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- ESG, governance, impact investing
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Grab Acquires Jaya Grocer to Expand Its On-Demand Grocery Delivery in Malaysia
The deal enables Grab to bring more Jaya Grocer retail stores onto its marketplace and leverage Jaya Grocer's large supplier network further to expand its GrabSupermarket
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- Investing, Technology
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- South Asia
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African Development Fund Approves $27.39 Million Grant to Develop Renewable Energy Investments in Ghana
The Board of Directors of the African Development Fund has approved a $27.39 million grant to Ghana for the development of renewable energy investments in the mini grid and net metering space.
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- Energy, Environment
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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The Growing Urgency of Funding Off-Grid Solar: Exploring the Multi-Billion Dollar Investment Opportunity in Achieving Climate and Energy Access Goals
The off-grid solar industry currently serves 420 million people, while enabling remote and vulnerable populations to adapt to climate change. But as Koen Peters at GOGLA points out, financial flows into the sector have stalled over the last five years, and it is not receiving anywhere near the funding it needs to fulfill its potential. He explores the momentum and impact of off-grid solar, discussing why much faster progress – and much greater funding – is needed for the sector to address the increasingly urgent challenges of climate change.
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Norrsken, VCs and 30 Unicorn Founders Set Up $200 Million Fund to Back Growth-Stage Startups in Africa
Niklas Adalberth’s Norrsken Foundation is in the news again barely two months after opening its Norrsken House in Kigali, Rwanda, which plans to accommodate thousands of entrepreneurs by next year.
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- Investing
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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TLcom Capital Raises $70 Million to Back African Tech Startups
TLcom Capital, a venture capital firm, says it has secured $70 million for its $150 million funding to invest in African tech-enabled businesses.
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- Investing
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Aavishkaar Capital and KfW Launch $250 Million ESG Fund
The ESG First Fund will invest in mid-cap businesses in Africa and Asia, helping them meet ESG goals for access to European markets.
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- Investing
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- Asia Pacific
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- ESG, governance, impact investing
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HDFC Capital Announces Initial Close at $1.88 Billion for Its Affordable Housing Fund
HDFC Capital, a wholly-owned subsidiary of HDFC Ltd and acting as an investment manager, has successfully achieved the initial close of its third fund focused on affordable housing.
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- Investing
- Region
- Asia Pacific
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- housing, impact investing
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