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Afreximbank Commits $40bn Trade Investment in Africa
African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) will double its intra-African trade financing to $40 billion by 2026.
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- Investing
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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EV Battery Imports Face Scrutiny Under US Law on Chinese Forced Labor
Though the automotive detentions are small compared with the more than $1 billion of solar panel imports that have stalled at the border, they have put the industry on alert.
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- Technology, Transportation
- Region
- Global
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India’s Rice Export Ban to Hurt Millions Globally. These Countries Will Be the Worst Hit
The government is seeking to tame surging domestic food prices and “ensure adequate domestic availability at reasonable prices.”
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- Agriculture
- Region
- Asia Pacific
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Rethinking Farming in Small Island Developing States: Five Major Trends in Jamaican Agriculture That Can Apply to Other Emerging Economies
Though Jamaica is working to diversify production and build self-sufficiency in its agricultural sector, like much of the Caribbean region, it still imports more food and livestock than it exports. But as Varun Baker at Farm Credibly points out, the country is exploring new farming practices and technologies that can boost its agricultural output and sustainability. He shares five key trends in Jamaican agriculture that could provide a model to other emerging economies — particularly Small Island Developing States.
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- Agriculture, Environment, Technology
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Report: Small Online Businesses Outperform Traditional Traders With 93% Export Rate in 18 Countries
According to the report, the small businesses from emerging economies are more focused on achieving success in exporting compared to those from advanced economies.
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- Technology
- Region
- Global
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United Bank for Africa Partners with Africa Continental Free Trade Area to invest US $6 Billion into SMEs in Africa
The partnership will aim to boost intra-Africa trade and provide financial services in four key areas.
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- Investing
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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- international trade, MSMEs
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Press Release: IFC and Interbank Partner to Boost Trade and Strengthen Trade Finance in Burundi
Interbank Burundi has joined IFC's Global Trade Finance Program (GTFP) to support the growth of trade finance, counter foreign exchange shortages and support regional trade.
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- Agriculture, Finance
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Press Release: Investors Unite to Back Ukraine in Historic Fund
U.S., EU and global institutions join forces to boost growth capital available for Ukrainian entrepreneurs, championing the first 2X Flagship Fund in Central and Eastern Europe.
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- Investing, Technology
- Region
- Europe & Eurasia
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- international trade, MSMEs
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