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Report: 810 Million Women Still Not Using Mobile Internet in Low- And Middle-Income Countries, Compared to 595 Million Men
Persistent barriers such as those related to affordability, skills and safety concerns continue to limit women’s digital inclusion in low- and middle-income countries.
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- Finance
- Region
- Global
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Shell Foundation, Global Alliance for Mass Entrepreneurship, and Amazon India Announces New Programme to Empower Women Micro Entrepreneurs through Market Connect and Clean Energy Access
his collaboration addresses these challenges by connecting women-led businesses to new customers through Amazon’s Saheli program, which offers lower selling fees and specialized support, including account management and training.
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- Agriculture, Education, Social Enterprise
- Region
- Asia Pacific
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Analysis: The Global Edtech Boom Is Fading as Investors Look Elsewhere
Venture capital is moving away from K-12 edtech worldwide as investors prioritize AI tools and workforce training with clearer returns.
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- Education, Technology
- Region
- Global
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Google and UpSkill Universe Relaunch Hustle Academy to Bring Free AI Skills to All Africans
The 2026 edition is built for anyone in Sub-Saharan Africa, including employees, students, and jobseekers, who wants to use AI to advance their career.
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- Education, Technology
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Fundación Alpura Invests USD $2.6 Million in Food Security
Beyond food access, the organization implemented environmental education programs, water access initiatives and infrastructure projects, including rainwater harvesting and clean energy systems in schools and rural communities.
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- Agriculture, Education, Environment, Investing
- Region
- Latin America
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Shell Foundation and Startup Discovery School Launch the West Africa Aggregator Service Platform to Boost the Incomes of Women Smallholder Farmers
It will test service-based, shared and layaway delivery models designed to reduce upfront costs, distribute risk and make proven agricultural technologies viable for women farmers.
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- Agriculture, Education, Environment
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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BeConfident Raises US $15.8 Million Series A from Prosus Ventures for Global Expansion
An AI education startup, it projects fivefold revenue growth in 2026 as it expands internationally; global investors include former executives from Duolingo, Nubank, Quinto Andar, and Viva Real.
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- Education, Technology
- Region
- Latin America
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World Bank Report Reveals Skills Crisis Costing Nations Half Future Earnings
New Human Capital Index Plus tracks deficits from birth to retirement as Ghana faces persistent learning quality challenges.
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- Education
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
- Tags
- nutrition, research, skill development, youth
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