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Zambia Obtains World Bank Funding Support to Advance DPI Implementation
Zambia has secured funding to the tune of $120 million from the World Bank’s Digital Development Partnership to carry on with the implementation of its digital public infrastructure (DPI) agenda.
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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The International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation Signs €40 Million Trade Finance Agreement to Strengthen Comoros’ Energy Security
ITFC ensures that Comoros can sustain its economic momentum, protect jobs, and enhance the quality of life for its citizens.
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- Energy, Technology
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Low- And Middle-Income Countries ‘Should Turn To EU and China’ After US Climate Exit, Say Analysts
The US withdrawal from the fund is a setback for international climate finance and raises concerns about the ability of low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) to recover from environmental crises.
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- Energy, Environment, Technology
- Region
- Global
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IFC and IDB Invest Forge Partnership with Itaú Unibanco to Issue First Bond with a Focus in Biodiversity and Social Initiatives in Brazil
This marks Itaú's first bond with a focus on biodiversity, aimed at increasing access to credit for green projects.
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- Environment, Investing
- Region
- Latin America
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Starlink’s India Debut: The Back-Story
Why Airtel and Jio which have their own satellite broadband ventures—Airtel with Eutelsat OneWeb and Jio with SES— would partner with SpaceX.
- Categories
- Technology, Telecommunications
- Region
- Asia Pacific
- Tags
- data, partnerships, regulations
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EU Flags Stronger Partnership With South Africa With €4.7 Billion Investment
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has announced a €4.7 billion investment package for South Africa.
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- Investing
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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DLocal and Belmoney Partner to Transform Cross-Border Remittances Across Key Emerging Markets
The alliance strengthens international money transfers in Nigeria, Bangladesh, Ecuador, Pakistan, Peru, and Philippines, with planned expansion into China.
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- Finance, Technology
- Region
- Global
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Climate Group Funded by Bill Gates Slashes Staff in Major Retreat
Gates’ foundation shares many grant recipients with USAID, and he has predicted “millions of deaths” if the cuts are not restored.
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- Energy, Health Care
- Region
- Global
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