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Kenya’s Youth Dominate Tourism Workforce at 70%, Surpassing Global Average
Miano emphasized that the Ministry of Tourism is rolling out initiatives focused on skills development, entrepreneurship, and deeper inclusion of youth in the tourism economy.
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- Education
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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- employment, innovation, tourism, youth
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Recycled Cooking Oil-Powered Cargo Ship Aces Test With Biodiesel Blend in Singapore
Testing alternative fuels on vessels chartered by Vale is part of a broader set of initiatives the mining company is undertaking to drive decarbonization in global maritime transport.
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- Energy, Technology
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- Global
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Surfin Meta Digital Technologies: $26.5 Million Closed For Financial Technology Platform
With this additional funding, Surfin is well-positioned to build on its capabilities to develop more innovative technologies and build a sustainable digital financial ecosystem.
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- Finance, Technology
- Region
- South Asia
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Pack2Zero Raises $5.7 Million to Scale Sustainable Packaging Innovation
Pack2Zero is transforming the packaging industry by offering plant-based, compostable alternatives to conventional plastic packaging.
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- Environment, WASH
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- Global
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African Development Bank, AU Partner to Launch $300 Million Innovation Fund for Africa’s Tech Future
"The announcement of the innovation fund comes at a time when African countries are seeking sustainable ways to recover from the economic setbacks caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and ongoing global financial uncertainties."
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- Education, Investing, Technology
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Viewpoint: Can Africa Re-Imagine Climate Justice by Breaking Free From Green Capitalism Trap?
"Instead of genuinely addressing the historic inequalities and ecological harm caused by colonial exploitation, it appropriates the language of justice and sustainability to promote business as usual – now just dressed in environmentally friendly packaging."
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- Environment
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Historic Declaration On Artificial Intelligence Launched At Global AI Summit On Africa To Drive Continental Governance And Innovation
Africa's AI landscape is changing quickly. By 2030, AI is projected to contribute a staggering $2.9 trillion to the African economy.
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- Technology
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Turn.io Secures $3.15 Million to Power Life-Improving Conversations Across Global South
This investment arrives during a critical growth period for Turn.io, whose chat platform has helped over 200 social impact organizations reach more than 12 million people with life-improving services in 2024.
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- Health Care, Investing