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African Development Bank Fund Offers $8.9 Billion for Vulnerable African Countries
The $8.9 billion replenishment package includes $8.5 billion in core ADF funding and $429 million for the newly created Climate Action Window.
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- Environment, Finance
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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The Link Between WASH and ROI: New Research Shows How Investing in Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Benefits Both Employees and the Bottom Line
There are clear links between water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) and workplace productivity: WASH facilities improve worker health and wellbeing, boosting productivity and business performance. But as Kelly Parsons at WaterAid America explains, there has been a lack of research on how much WASH interventions really impact the bottom line of businesses in emerging markets. She shares results from a new WaterAid report that assessed the ROI of WASH investments at several businesses in India, Bangladesh, Kenya and Tanzania, and discusses how to maximize the impact of these interventions.
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IG International Partners with Fyllo for Precision Farming
Fyllo’s technology harnesses artificial intelligence, machine learning and Internet of Things to improve sustainability.
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- Agriculture
- Region
- Asia Pacific
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South African Early-Stage Venture Capital Firm 4Di Capital Announces Second Close to New $25 Million Seed Fund
The capital will target seed and post-seed stage startups in South Africa, East Africa, and the continent at large.
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- Investing
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Ride-Hailing App Cabify to Invest $300 Million Through 2024 to Strengthen Latin America Presence
Cabify will use the funds to strengthen market penetration in non-capital cities, facilitate transportation to spots such as airports, and continue to "de-carbonize" its fleet.
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- Investing, Technology, Transportation
- Region
- Latin America
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India’s Celebal Technologies Gets $32 Million Investment From Norwest Venture Partners
It said the investment will strengthen its foothold in existing markets across North America, India and Asia Pacific.
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- Technology
- Region
- Global
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HDF Energy and US International Development Finance Corporation Announce Technical Assistance to Develop Green Hydrogen Power Plants in Indonesia
Announced on the sidelines of the G20 summit, this cooperation is part of a strategic partnership, including 13 initiatives.
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- Energy
- Region
- South Asia
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Delta and JA Africa Further STEM and Business Education
Delta Air Lines and Junior Achievement Africa have renewed their partnership to advance business and STEM.
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- Education
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
- Tags
- partnerships, youth
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