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African Development Bank Announces $1 Billion to Boost Access to Climate Finance for Youth Businesses
The additional financing will boost YouthAdapt, a joint initiative between the Bank and the Global Centre on Adaptation.
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- Environment, Technology
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
- Tags
- climate change, climate finance, MSMEs, youth
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From $2M to $42 Million: Wasoko’s Success Story in Rwanda Sparks Democratic Republic of Congo Expansion
Wasoko, an African e-commerce company that uses smart technology to transform the informal retail supply chain, has today announced its expansion into the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
- Tags
- e-commerce, MSMEs, startups, supply chains
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Anchor Closes $2.4 Million to Scale Banking-As-A-Service for African Businesses
Anchor charges users for accessing the platform, but also takes a cut of every billable transaction.
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- Finance, Technology
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Press Release: Biden-Harris Administration Invests $266 Million to Help Rural Business Owners, Farmers and Ranchers Lower Energy Costs, Generate Income, and Expand Operations, as Part of Investing in America Agenda
USDA is investing $266 million in 1,334 renewable energy and energy-efficiency projects in 47 states, Guam and Puerto Rico.
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- Agriculture, Energy, Technology
- Region
- North America
- Tags
- employment, lending, MSMEs, renewable energy, solar
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Key Announcements from Amazon Smbhav to Help Boost Indian MSMEs
These announcements take Amazon closer to fulfilling its pledges—digitise 10 million MSMEs, generate $20 billion in cumulative e-commerce exports and create 2 million jobs in India by 2025.
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- Technology
- Region
- Asia Pacific
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Press Release: GOGLA and IKEA Foundation Announce Transformative Scaling Pure Partnership at the South Asia Forum for Distributed Energy (SAFDE)
GOGLA, the global association for the off-grid solar energy industry, and the IKEA Foundation are delighted to announce a strategic partnership to scale the productive use of renewable energy (PURE) across Asia and Africa.
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- Energy, Technology
- Region
- Global
- Tags
- MSMEs, off-grid energy, renewable energy, scale, solar
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ChatSME: South Africa’s First Large Language Model for Business Owners
This first-of-its-kind generative AI (Artificial Intelligence) model aims to provide easy access to valuable knowledge and resources, fostering growth and success in the vibrant, and crucially important SME (small medium enterprises) community.
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- Technology
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Majority of Indian Small Businesses Plan Website Investments, Says GoDaddy India Study
With digitalisation growing at a rapid pace in India, having a strong online presence is vital for businesses.
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- Investing, Technology
- Region
- Asia Pacific
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