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Africa Go Green Fund Signs an $18 Million Senior Debt Facility with Cold Solutions Kazi Limited
Agriculture remains the backbone of Uganda’s economy, yet growth in the sector is consistently held back by inadequate post-harvest handling and the absence of temperature-controlled storage infrastructure.
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- Agriculture
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Viewpoint: BRICS’ Fossil Fuels Fascination Undermines Largely Positive Declaration
"Undermining the positives of the BRICS declaration is the support for fossil fuels, with leaders alleging the notoriously dirty industry is promoting a just energy transition and emissions reductions: . . . "
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- Energy
- Region
- Global
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EU-Funded AgriFI Backs Ghana’s Complete Farmer with $2.5 Million Investment to Empower Smallholder Farmers
This funding, channeled through the EDFI Management Company, aims to bolster the company’s expansion strategy and facilitate the development of agricultural infrastructure in northern Ghana.
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- Agriculture
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Walmart Vriddhi Partners To Empower an Additional 100,000 MSMEs for Business Growth by 2028, Expanding Their Access to International Markets
"The program provides MSMEs with digital tools, personalized mentorship and market access to expand their reach both nationally and internationally, supporting sustainable business models and cross-border trade via Walmart Marketplace."
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- Investing
- Region
- Asia Pacific
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Analysis: How Small Businesses Can Navigate Global Trade In an Era of Polycrisis
With support, small businesses can compete globally and drive inclusive economic development.
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- Uncategorized
- Region
- Global
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Report: Efficiency for Access Publishes a Report on Constructing the World’s Most Sustainable Solar-Powered Cold Room
". . . Efficiency for Access published ‘Designing for Sustainability: Blueprint for a Low-Carbon Cold Room’, a report setting out the principles behind the construction of the world’s most sustainable solar-powered cold room to date."
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- Energy
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Afreximbank, BOI Sign $75 Million Financing Support for Local Manufacturers in Nigerian Healthcare Sector
"World-class facility aims to reverse Nigeria’s $1bn+ annual medical tourism outflow while establishing Africa as global healthcare destination"
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- Health Care
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Analysis: Harnessing the Private Sector for Better Development Data
Reliable, disaggregated, and up-to-date data is mission critical for companies expanding into frontier markets, investing in resilient supply chains or designing inclusive financial services.
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- Technology
- Region
- Global
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