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Semaai Nets Funding to Create Integrated Digital Ecosystem for Farmers, Toko Tanis in Indonesia
Semaai provides customised consultancy, productivity tools, farming inputs such as seed and fertiliser products and access to better markets.
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- Agriculture, Technology
- Region
- South Asia
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Acumen Invests in SokoFresh to Reduce Post-Harvest Losses for Farmers
Acumen’s investment aims to support SokoFresh in building out dozens more units, impacting the lives of thousands of farmers.
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- Agriculture, Energy, Social Enterprise, Technology
- Region
- Global
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Avaana Capital Hits First Close of $150-Million Climate and Sustainability Fund
Avaana Climate and Sustainability Fund invests in thematic areas of energy and resource management, mobility and supply chains, and sustainable agriculture and food systems.
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- Agriculture, Transportation
- Region
- Asia Pacific
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How Does Climate Change Threaten Global Food Production?
A growing body of scientific research is showing that as the planet warms, the likelihood of extreme weather events hitting multiple breadbaskets at once is increasing.
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- Agriculture, Environment
- Region
- Global
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Philippine Agri-Fisheries Startup Mayani Nets $1.7 Million in AgFunder-Led Round
Mayani said it seeks to transform the Philippine rural food value chain by solidifying its techno-operational stack and expanding its supply chain.
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- Agriculture, Investing
- Region
- South Asia
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Analysis: How Social Enterprises Offer Big Businesses Pathways to Sustainable Innovations
Social enterprises already partner with business but there is much room for broadening the scope within value chains.
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- Environment, Social Enterprise
- Region
- Global
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Analysis: Why Supporting SMEs Is Critical for Global Trade Stability and a More Inclusive Economy
Extraordinary events such as the COVID-19 pandemic and Russia's invasion of Ukraine have simultaneously created obstacles and opportunities for small businesses around the world.
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- Uncategorized
- Region
- Global
- Tags
- ESG, global development, MSMEs, supply chains
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China Wants to Corner Another Segment of the Global Auto Industry: Car Shipping
Chinese state media described the specialized car transport ships as "money-printing machines at sea."
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- Technology, Transportation
- Region
- Asia Pacific
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