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Goodwell Invests in OmniRetail, Fuelling Better Opportunities for Informal Retailers
The firm is proud to be the first to commit, underscoring its desire to support the growth of companies driving financial inclusion in underserved communities.
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- Investing
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Malaria Vaccine Rollout Shines Light on Value of Renewable Power
Millions to be vaccinated in huge public health effort against Malaria, which kills 608,000 a year.
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- Energy, Technology
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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EAIF Commits Additional $30 Million to Support Indorama’s Expansion in Nigeria
The investment enables the construction of a new plant, port terminal, handling stations, and storage facilities in Nigeria.
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- Agriculture
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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A First Step Toward a Global Price on Carbon
A tax on ship emissions could have an impact on almost everything we buy.
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- Environment
- Region
- Global
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Sun Run – Sustainable Transport Africa
This is a partnership comprising two start-ups, E-Safiri and Kiri E.V., who will structure a joint venture called Sun Run.
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- Energy, Technology, Transportation
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Nine Business Models for Productive Use of Electricity in Africa: A Framework for Generating Profit and Impact in Off-Grid Energy
Improving energy access in rural Africa is crucial for poverty reduction, but grid electricity is often inaccessible or unaffordable — and off-grid alternatives present similar challenges. Olowo Aminu, Bodunde Akinola, Nneka Chime and Mosorire Aiyeyemi at CrossBoundary argue that Productive Use of Electricity (PUE) has the potential to solve these issues, boosting household income and economic growth, while increasing profitability for energy providers. They share a framework CrossBoundary has developed to help off-grid companies and other stakeholders plan for effective PUE implementation.
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- Agriculture, Energy, Environment, Technology
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African Development Bank Group in Fresh $16 Million Funding for Youth, Women in the Gambia’s Agriculture
AfDB has okayed $16 million to power The Gambia’s Agriculture and Food Security Project, aimed at enhancing food security and the incomes of vulnerable populations.
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- Agriculture
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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- food security, supply chains, youth
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Viewpoint: Let’s Recognize Women’s Role in Agriculture – And Invest in It
While addressing visible gender gaps is crucial, efforts to promote the voice and leadership of women, and tackle the root causes of gender-based inequalities, are equally important for ensuring long-term results.
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- Agriculture
- Region
- Asia Pacific
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