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Analysis: Why the Global Energy Transition Must Be Just and Equitable
Sustainable Development Goal Seven (SDG 7) aims to "Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all” by the year 2030.
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- Energy
- Region
- Global
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Luxembourg Ministry of Finance Appoints Schroders and BlueOrchard to Accelerate Climate Action With a Landmark Partnership
The goal is to contribute to the transition to carbon-neutral and resilient economies while achieving sustainable growth in emerging markets.
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- Global
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Press Release: COVID-19 Slows Progress Toward Universal Energy Access
The COVID-19 pandemic has been a key factor in slowing progress toward universal energy access.
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- Energy
- Region
- Global
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$60 Million for SME Impact Investment Vehicle B in Africa
At least six development finance institutions are committing $60 million to the Bamboo-UNCDF Initiative for Least Developed Countries (BUILD). The vehicle will invest in impact projects led by small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
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- Investing
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Groundbreaking New Tools Advance Measurement of SDG 4
Analysing the long-term impacts of COVID-19 on learning in sub-Saharan Africa helps governments to measure learning progress towards SDG 4.
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- Coronavirus, Education, Impact Assessment
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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- governance, SDGs
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Press Release: Development Finance Institutions Pledge to Enhance Collaboration in Support of Infrastructure Development
DFI leaders reiterated the objectives of the DFI community to meet the infrastructure needs of low and middle-income countries.
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- Finance
- Region
- Global
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Deetken Impact Partners with USAID to Create Jobs and Address Climate Action in El Salvador
Deetken Impact will mobilize at least $20 million in investments to advance inclusive economic growth, create jobs and address some of the root causes of irregular migration in El Salvador.
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- Environment
- Region
- Latin America
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- renewable energy, SDGs
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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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