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Barbados Approved for US $100 Million Loan from Inter-American Development Bank
The loan allows Barbados to continue modernising its policies, laws and regulations as it strives to achieve sustainable development.
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- Environment
- Region
- Latin America
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Press Release: Landmark Pledge to Help Meet US $1.125 Trillion Needed to Fund Social Innovation Globally
By endorsing the Rise Ahead Pledge as early signatories, over a dozen companies have committed to increase their engagement in social innovation, and the social economy, by 2030.
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- Investing, Social Enterprise
- Region
- Global
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- innovation, public policy
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Analysis: As Low- And Middle-Income Countries Grapple with the Megatrend of Aging, Development Finance Institutions Are Key
Policies, systems, and interventions that specifically support older adults share significant overlap with those that advance health care, social protection, gender equality, and accessibility overall.
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- Health Care, Investing
- Region
- Global
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IKEA Supports SME Waste Management Projects with $5.1 Million in Kenya
The collaborative effort will support the development of policies and regulations that encourage private sector engagement in waste management and circular economy practices.
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- Investing, Technology, WASH
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Driving the EV Transition in LMICs: How Low- and Middle-Income Countries Can Accelerate the Adoption of Electric Vehicles
Amid mounting climate concerns, public health issues and economic challenges, the case for low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) to transition to electric vehicles (EVs) is compelling. Based on the strategies adopted by numerous countries, including many pioneer LMICs, Daphnée Benayoun, Kiran Willmot and Debashish Roychoudhury at Dalberg share four priority drivers that governments should consider to accelerate and manage their EV transition.
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- Energy, Environment, Technology, Transportation
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UK Unveils White Paper to Set Approach to Global Development
The white paper, published today, sets out revolutionary approach to tackling world hunger.
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- Education, Health Care, Investing
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- Global
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South Africa to Introduce Shared Parental Leave After Landmark Judgment
Country will be first in Africa to introduce measure after its high court ruled that both parents must have right to time off.
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- Uncategorized
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Analysis: Emerging Economies Need Much More Private Financing for Climate Transition
A broad mix of policies is needed to unlock the necessary private capital in emerging market and developing economies and ensure a positive climate impact.
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- Energy, Environment
- Region
- Global
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