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Azerbaijan, Islamic Development Bank Join Forces to Boost Pakistan’s Road Infrastructure
Azerbaijan plans to invest $2 billion in various projects throughout the country, with a portion of the funds allocated to enhancing the national road network.
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- Investing
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- South Asia
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Don’t Underestimate Gen Z: How Youth-Led Solutions are Shaping the Future of Social Entrepreneurship
Generation Z is often labeled as distracted, anxious, lonely or under-skilled. But as George Tsiatis at the Resolution Project and Enactus Global argues, these stereotypes are unfair, and members of Gen Z often possess a unique perspective and determination that enable them to tackle complex social challenges with unprecedented ingenuity and purpose. He shares four areas where young social entrepreneurs are driving innovation and achieving measurable impact, highlighting several youth-led enterprises that are demonstrating the next generation’s approach to leveraging business for social change.
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- Agriculture, Energy, Environment, Social Enterprise, Technology
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Standard Chartered Issues Inaugural €1 Billion Social Bond
Standard Chartered has issued its first-ever social bond. The €1bn instrument is aimed at supporting sustainable development of low-income countries across its portfolio of emerging markets.
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- Investing
- Region
- Global
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- food security, impact bonds, infrastructure, MSMEs, SDGs
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Afr-IX Telecom Secures EU Funding for Medusa Africa Submarine Cable
The Medusa Submarine able System, designed to strengthen intercontinental connectivity through the Mediterranean, will now extend further into West Africa.
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- Technology, Telecommunications
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Namibia Establishes Regulatory Framework for EV Charging Infrastructure
The regulatory framework comes as Namibia seeks to expand its EV market, aligning with global trends toward sustainable energy solutions.
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- Energy, Transportation
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Carlos Slim Cuts Ties With Elon Musk’s Starlink, Invests $22 Billion in Independent Network
Carlos Slim has ended his partnership with Elon Musk’s Starlink, opting for independent infrastructure development. Slim’s América Móvil plans a $22 billion investment to bolster its telecom services, signaling a competitive shift in Latin America’s market.
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- Technology, Telecommunications
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- Latin America
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Kenya Declares Olkaria a Special Economic Zone to Boost Clean Energy Investments
The 8,292-acre Olkaria SEZ is set to attract local and international investors with incentives such as tax exemptions, infrastructure support, and access to affordable geothermal power.
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- Energy, Technology
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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European Investment Bank (EIB) Backs Africa Finance Corporation $750 Million Climate Resilient Infrastructure Fund
This landmark initiative will accelerate climate adaptation and sustainable infrastructure across Africa.
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- Energy, Environment
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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