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Press Release: Ignite Power Signs Agreement to Acquire ENGIE Energy Access; Combined Entity to Launch as Ignite Energy Access
This transaction will create Africa’s largest provider of the full range of distributed renewable energy (DRE) solutions.
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- Energy, Technology
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Research: Do Cash Transfers Cause Inflation?
Evidence from cash transfers at scale in Kenya suggests that demand-side policies or stimulus may be very effective at raising output without creating inflationary pressure when there is a lot of ‘slack’ in the economy.
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- Finance, Technology
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- Global
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Tapping the Potential of Catalytic Carbon Finance: Could This Collaborative Approach Unlock Scale in Africa’s Off-Grid Solar Sector?
Addressing Africa's growing demand for reliable, renewable energy is essential for the continent's sustainable economic development. But as Peter Simiyu at EcoSecurities explains, despite Africa's ample clean energy resources, just 2% of renewable energy investments have been channelled to the region in the past decade. He explores how an innovative approach to catalytic carbon finance could help provide the funding businesses need to kick-start off-grid power deployment, enabling Africa to lead the global shift toward clean energy.
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- Energy, Environment, Investing
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Zypp Electric Partners with e-Sprinto to Transform Last-Mile Delivery with 30,000 New EVs in India
The new fleet of electric vehicles will enhance the efficiency of last-mile delivery operations, helping 30,000 delivery drivers achieve higher earnings and greater productivity.
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- Energy, Transportation
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- Asia Pacific
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Press Release: CEI Africa Receives EUR 24 Million from KfW to Boost Clean Energy Access
This grant will be distributed across the various investment and grant windows of CEI Africa, offering financing for green mini-grid developers and companies in the off-grid solar sector.
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- Energy, Technology
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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IFAD, Nepal Launch US$120 Million Programme to Help Over 250,000 People Improve Rural Food Production
Two-thirds of Nepal’s population are engaged in agriculture, contributing approximately a quarter of the national GDP.
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- Agriculture
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- Asia Pacific
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Airtel, Mobihealth to Provide Telemedicine Services for Nigerians in Rural Areas
Mobihealth’s platform offers various services, including 24/7 teleconsultations, prescription services, delivery of genuine medications, and access to international medical specialists.
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- Health Care, Technology
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Press Release: Rockefeller Foundation Advances African-Led Energy Transition Solutions at COP29
The Rockefeller Foundation announced $US10.9 million for the African Climate Foundation; African School of Regulation; Clean Cooking Alliance, via UN Foundation, in Kenya; GOGLA; SEforALL, via UNOPS, in Zambia.
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