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72 Microfinance Institutions Join Inaugural Microfinance Index
Impact performance measurement of microfinance institutions in 41 countries will launch in Q2 2022 with support from sector leaders.
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- Finance, Impact Assessment
- Region
- Global
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Going Farther Together: A Recent Report Explores How Partnerships are Boosting Financial Inclusion in Nigeria
Nigeria missed its central bank’s target of 80% financial inclusion by 2020, and a new target has been set for 95% inclusion by 2024. According to Olayinka David-West and Ibukun Taiwo at the Lagos Business School, partnerships are an effective way to pursue this goal and serve the 38 million citizens who lack financial access. They share findings from a recent report that explores the state of Nigeria's digital financial services market, and highlight the critical success factors that can impact the effectiveness of partnerships in advancing financial inclusion.
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- Finance, Telecommunications
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UPS Partners With Jumia to Expand Delivery Network in Africa
Global logistics and package delivery company UPS will leverage Jumia’s network across Africa to grow its reach in the continent.
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- Technology
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Developer Skills Company HackerRank Raises $60 Million in Funding
Developer skills company HackerRank has raised $60 million in a funding round led by Susquehanna Growth Equity.
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- Technology
- Region
- Global
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- blockchain, innovation, partnerships
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The Netherlands and the European Investment Bank Provide €25 Million for Water Supply
The Dutch government is pledging €25 million to developing countries on the African continent to strengthen the supply of water to their populations.
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- WASH
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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- partnerships, SDGs
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FinTech Kamino Raises $6.1 Million to Help Latin American Startups Raise Funds
Kamino, a FinTech working on a product to help startups with international structure, has raised $6.1 million in a funding round.
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- Finance, Investing, Technology
- Region
- Latin America
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Press Release: B Lab Global Announces New Lead Executive, Eleanor Allen, Accelerating Mission to Make Business a Force for Good
B Lab and the B Corp movement looks to shift power and builds a more inclusive, equitable, and regenerative economic system for all people and the planet.
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- Uncategorized
- Region
- Global
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Co-op Bank, IFC in Health Equipment Funding Partnership
Co-op Bank has partnered with the International Finance Corporation (IFC) to offer loans to healthcare businesses at more favourable terms.
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- Health Care
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
- Tags
- partnerships
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