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GOGLA and e-MFP Forge Strategic Partnership to Drive Financial Inclusion and Off-Grid Solar Expansion
Leaders in the off-grid solar industry and financial inclusion sectors across the Global South are joining forces to expand access to financial services, promote the productive use of off-grid solar energy solutions and help clients grow their livelihoods.
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- Energy, Technology
- Region
- Global
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Smallholder Farmer Adoption of Agtech ‘High but Inconsistent,’ Says New Study From 60 Decibels W/ Gates Foundation
The research team interviewed more than 1,400 Kenyan farmers across 38 counties, using a lean methodology developed and tested in multiple geographies over 2022-2024.
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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BlackRock, Microsoft and GIP Form Group To Raise $100 Billion to Invest in AI Energy Infrastructure and Sustainability
This partnership will unlock $30 billion in private equity capital, with the potential to mobilize up to $100 billion through debt financing.
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- Energy, Technology
- Region
- Global
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Revolutionizing Payments in Kenya: Interswitch and Tuma Launch Tumatap
The system’s core strength lies in its ability to convert everyday smartphones into functional point-of-sale (POS) terminals.
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- Finance, Technology
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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- fintech, innovation, partnerships
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TotalEnergies and Adani Green Energy Form Joint Venture for 1,150 MWac Solar Portfolio in Gujarat
This move enables TotalEnergies to leverage the ongoing liberalization of India’s electricity market.
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- Energy
- Region
- Asia Pacific
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- partnerships, renewable energy, solar, wind
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ANDE, IKEA Foundation Award Grants to Boost Waste and Circular Economy Investment in Kenya and India
Six entrepreneur support organizations in Kenya and India will receive funding from a new Investment Innovation Fund to catalyze investment in waste and circular economy businesses.
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- Agriculture, Education, Energy, Environment, Finance, Health Care, Impact Assessment, Investing, Social Enterprise, Technology, Telecommunications, Transportation, WASH
- Region
- Global
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BRAC Bank, Syngenta Sign Deal to Finance Farmers
Under this partnership, the bank will provide digital micro-loans to farmers, leveraging its advanced technological capabilities and extensive SME banking network.
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- Agriculture
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Solarise Africa Secures R160 Million Investment From Mergence Investment Managers To Expand Renewable Energy Solutions In South Africa
This partnership marks a significant milestone for Solarise Africa in its mission to foster sustainable energy development in the region.
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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