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Press Release: IFC Establishes a Presence in Malaysia to Support Green, Resilient and Inclusive Growth
IFC has established a presence in Malaysia to support the country's efforts to foster greater sustainable, resilient, and inclusive economic growth.
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- Environment, Technology
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- South Asia
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Avaada Raises $1 Billion from Brookfield for Manufacturing of Green Hydrogen and Solar Modules in India
Global Power Synergy Public Company will further invest $68 million in Avaada Energy for releasing debt obligations and supporting growth.
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- Energy
- Region
- Asia Pacific
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With $200 Million, Spiro Will Deploy 140,000 Electric Motorcycles in Uganda
The investment should help decarbonize the transport sector Uganda, which is increasingly courted by car manufacturers.
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- Environment, Transportation
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Understanding Deglobalization: What the Backlash to Trade Liberalization Means for Business Growth and Global Inequality
Extensive trade liberalization, often referred to as globalization, was one of the most transformative economic events of the last century — and also one of the most controversial. As political support for protectionist policies grows, Aishwarya Lakshmi Ratan at Yale Economic Growth Center and Bomi Okuyiga at Yale's Jackson School of Global Affairs share research insights that help illuminate the impact globalization has had on businesses and workers in low- and middle-income countries, with the goal of understanding how they may be affected by the current backlash.
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- Technology
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Tesla to Invest $5 Billion in Mexican EV Gigafactory
Tesla has announced the construction of a $5bn gigafactory in Mexico, after BMW announced similar plans.
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- Energy, Technology, Transportation
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- Latin America
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Ola Electric to Invest $920 Million into Indian Battery and EV Production
Indian scooter manufacturer Ola Electric will invest $920m as India seeks to increase its share of the global battery marketplace.
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- Energy
- Region
- Asia Pacific
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- e-mobility, manufacturing
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AfricaGoGreen Fund Closes US $47 Million in New Equity Investments to Advance Climate Resilience in Africa
The funding will allow AGGF to broaden its financing for climate-friendly projects in Africa.
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- Energy
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Analysis: Unlocking the Potential of IoT for Brazil Small and Medium Businesses
The protocol describes specific actions policy-makers can take to support businesses in this transition, including.
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- Technology
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- Latin America
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