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Cheap Labor: Are Tech Giants Exploiting Ugandans?
Young Ugandans are training the artificial intelligence software and systems of the world's tech giants. But experts say their labor for companies such as Google and Microsoft comes far too cheap.
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- Technology, Transportation
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Advancing Climate Action Through Justice-centered Climate Education
Climate change education has become a powerful driver in mobilizing individuals to translate their knowledge into action, especially for young people.
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- Education, Environment
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- Global
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Ed Partners Africa Secures $10 Million in Funding from DFC to Expand Access to Affordable Education in Kenya
This funding will enable Ed Partners Africa to expand its reach and provide much-needed financial support to schools that are striving to offer quality education at affordable prices.
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- Education
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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- youth
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Edtech Startup Snapplify to Roll Out ELibrary Project in Tanzania
The Digital library is to be rolled out to all Tanzanian schools.
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- Education, Technology
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Press Release: VisionFund Celebrates 20 Years of Financial Inclusion Through Microfinance
VisionFund International proudly commemorates two decades of dedicated service in championing financial inclusion and fostering rural economic growth.
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- Finance
- Region
- Global
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Viewpoint: Youth Unemployment in the Developing World Is a Jobs Problem
Instead of treating education like a silver bullet, a demand-side job creation strategy should be at the heart of youth unemployment programs.
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- Education
- Region
- Global
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- employment, skill development, youth
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Islamic Development Bank and World Bank Partnering to Drive Impact
The partnership is expected to support joint operations that could involve up to $6 billion in financing through 2026.
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- Investing
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- Global
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Press Release: £2.4 Million Funding for Research into Flood and Heat Resilience in Maternal Healthcare
UKRI awards funding to LSHTM researchers to explore potential impact of climate change on maternal and child healthcare.
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- Environment, Health Care
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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