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Press Release: Global Microfinance Index Announces Early Insights, Top Impact Award Winners and 3 New Tools to Access the Data
Now in its second year, 60 Decibels releases 5 key findings from the world's largest financial inclusion index grounded in human voice, ahead of its public report launch later this year.
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- Finance
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- Global
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New UNICEF-WHO Report Reveals More About Water Burden on Girls
In world quest for universal access to safe water, sanitation and hygiene, gender inequalities persist.
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- WASH
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- Global
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- gender equality, water, youth
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Press Release: IFC Launches $2 Billion Five-Year Global Bond to Unlock Private Investment in Emerging Markets
IFC's US dollar global benchmark bond will support private businesses in developing countries.
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- Investing
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- Global
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Leapfrog Plans $500 Million Investment in Asian, African Climate Transition Firms
LeapFrog said in a statement that the money would target investments to accelerate the transition to a low-carbon economy.
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- Environment, Investing
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- Global
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Report: ‘Turning Point’ for Green Bond Impact Reporting Standards
Impact reporting by green bond funds saw a transformational rise in standards over the past year.
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- Environment, Finance, Impact Assessment
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- Global
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Analysis: Market-Based Approaches and Fiscal Measures Can Best Address Food Security & Nutrition
Food availability is not keeping up with population growth, although access to affordable food remains the still greater challenge due to accelerating poverty levels even in higher-income countries.
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- Agriculture, Impact Assessment
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- Global
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Report: Small Online Businesses Outperform Traditional Traders With 93% Export Rate in 18 Countries
According to the report, the small businesses from emerging economies are more focused on achieving success in exporting compared to those from advanced economies.
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- Technology
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- Global
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Cavli Wireless Secures $10 Million in Series A Funding to Expand Cellular IoT Solutions
With the newly secured Series A funding, Cavli aims to strengthen its position in the global IoT market by expanding its product portfolio.
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- Technology
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- Global