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Historic Declaration On Artificial Intelligence Launched At Global AI Summit On Africa To Drive Continental Governance And Innovation
Africa's AI landscape is changing quickly. By 2030, AI is projected to contribute a staggering $2.9 trillion to the African economy.
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- Technology
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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New Report Highlights How the Energy and Agriculture Sectors Working Together Will Enhance Food Security Across Africa
The report Beyond Silos: Strengthening Nexus Collaboration to Power Food Systems with Off-Grid Solar addresses the intertwined nature of energy use, efficiency, sustainability, and productivity of food systems in Africa.
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- Agriculture, Energy, Technology
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Press Release: Upaya Social Ventures Launches Strategic Plan To Create 300,000 Dignified Jobs In India By 2030
Upaya Social Ventures seeks catalytic partners to support mission-aligned businesses that create inclusive employment opportunities.
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- Social Enterprise
- Region
- Asia Pacific
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FG Launches $552.18 million HOPE-EDU Program to Transform Basic Education in Nigeria
According to Alausa, the HOPE-EDU program is structured to address the long-standing problems in Nigeria’s basic education sector.
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- Education
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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The Transformative Impact of Remote Work: How Online Jobs are Empowering Workers in Emerging Markets
The COVID-19 pandemic caused the largest shakeup in workforce culture since the emergence of the internet, with companies and workers embracing remote and hybrid approaches. According to Namya Sethi at Girl Power Talk, this shift continues to affect many professions years later, and these changes are having an especially pronounced effect in emerging economies. She explores how remote work is connecting global employers to local talent in emerging markets, and discusses the impacts this is having on workers, companies and business ecosystems.
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- Education, Technology
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uMunthu Fund Exits Baobab Nigeria
The impact of this now-completed partnership is far-reaching: from operating only in Kaduna state to 16 states in Nigeria.
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- Investing
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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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.
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- 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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