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CIFF to Boost Access to HIV Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis With $2 Million Initiative
The PrEP ring is a long-acting HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) option for women.
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- Health Care
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Brazil Aims to Attract $20 Billion for ESG Projects Using $2 Billion Climate Fund Leverage
Brazil launches a new investment vehicle to boost sustainable projects, aiming to generate $10-20 billion in financing.
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- Environment, Technology
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- Latin America
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- ESG, innovation, sustainable finance
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Press Release: d.light Closes New USD $176 Million Securitization Facility for Affordable Off-Grid Solar In Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda
Off-grid solar provider d.light and impact investor African Frontier Capital partner on new financing to support consumer loans for solar and high efficiency appliances in East Africa.
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- Energy, Social Enterprise
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Innovate Africa Launches, Announces $2.5 Million Angel Fund for African Early-Stage Founders
The sector-agnostic fund aims to support up to 20 startups in its first year to solve complex, recognised problems.
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- Technology
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Press Release: Ten African Startups Selected to Receive Funding to Develop Blue and Green Economy Solutions
Recognizing the wealth of ideas and the potential of Africa’s young innovators, BFA Global, FSD Africa, and the IUCN launched the Africa Blue Wave and Regen Wave initiatives to unlock solutions for Africa’s blue and green economies.
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- Environment, Investing
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Luxembourg InsurTech Startup Ibisa Secures $3 Million for Climate Insurance Expansion in Africa
The funding round was led by Acumen Resilient Agriculture Fund (Araf) and Equator, with participation from Asian Development Bank Ventures (ADBV) and existing investors like Ankur Capital.
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- Environment
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Deals With Microsoft, Shopify and Stripe Fail to Keep Carbon Removal Startup Alive
In June, Running Tide announced plans to dissolve despite high-profile early customers.
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- Europe & Eurasia
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Rethinking Credit Scoring: A Pay-As-You-Go Pioneer Explores Innovative Solutions in Africa
The ability to make life-changing purchases — from buying a home to setting up a business — usually relies upon acquiring credit. But as Mansoor Hamayun at Bboxx explains, in many emerging markets, it’s incredibly difficult for the average citizen to obtain a credit score. He explores the obstacles to credit scoring in Africa, and discusses how Pay-As-You-Go financing of solar products — combined with innovative approaches to consumer subsidies — can be leveraged to boost access to credit scores and essential financial services in underserved communities.
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- Finance