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IFC Invests in Lagos Free Zone to Support Industrial Growth and Economic Diversification in Nigeria
The investment in Lagos Free Zone also reflects IFC’s commitment to sustainable development, with a focus on green infrastructure.
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- Investing
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Kenyan Startup City Tries to Tackle Africa’s Problem of Urbanizing While Poor
Situated on 2,023 hectares, Tatu City aspires to be what its name suggests: a city, privately owned, that its designers hope will eventually have a population of 250,000.
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- Investing
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Press Release: IFC and ACCIONA Partner to Boost Sustainable Infrastructure in Emerging Markets
ACCIONA is committed to sustainability and innovation, with a strong focus on reducing greenhouse gas emissions and promoting resilient infrastructure.
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- Energy, Investing, Transportation, WASH
- Region
- Latin America
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Analysis: ‘Forgotten’ How One Mexican City Struggles Against Big Industry for Water
Climate change is forcing communities like San Cristóbal into a painful reckoning with Coca-Cola and other multinational businesses that use huge amounts of water to make their products.
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- WASH
- Region
- Latin America
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Microsoft Announces US $3 Billion Investment Over Two Years in India Cloud and AI Infrastructure to Accelerate Adoption of AI, Skilling and Innovation
Microsoft shared a comprehensive plan to train and skill 10 million people by 2030, reinforcing its commitment to partnering with India on its journey to become an AI-first nation.
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- Investing, Technology
- Region
- Asia Pacific
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Press Release: Fashion Marketplace LAAM Gets $5.5 Million to Make South Asian Fashion Accessible to the World
LAAM has emerged as a leading platform for South Asian fashion, offering a curated catalog of over 100,000 items from more than 1,000 brands—the largest collection of its kind globally.
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- Technology
- Region
- South Asia
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$100 Billion for Progress: Inside IDA’s Largest Replenishment Yet
Now an IDA donor, South Korea increased their contribution to IDA21 by 45% from the last funding cycle.
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- Environment, Finance
- Region
- Global
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AFRICA50 Invests $15 Million in Egypt’s Raya Data Center
Africa50 is an infrastructure investment platform focused on facilitating project development, mobilizing public and private sector finance, and investing in infrastructure on the continent.
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- Investing, Technology
- Region
- Global
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