-
Press Release: BP to Invest up to £50 Million in New Global Battery Research and Development Centre in Britain
The new facilities will help bring the industry closer to achieving the key tipping points for mainstream electric vehicle (EV) adoption.
- Categories
- Energy, Technology
- Region
- Global
-
Report Proposes Digital ID Changes for Financial Inclusion of Forcibly Displaced Persons
A report has made policy recommendations aimed at clearing the hurdles preventing forcibly displaced persons (FDPs) from having access to financial inclusion services.
- Categories
- Finance, Technology
- Region
- Global
-
Source Global Raises $130 Million in Series D Equity Financing
The company plans to use the capital to accelerate innovation in advanced renewable water technologies.
- Categories
- WASH
- Region
- Global
- Tags
- innovation
-
Report: Quality Data Is Crucial to Accelerate Progress on the SDGs
New resource from GRI and UN Global Compact to spearhead global momentum on SDGs reporting.
- Categories
- Impact Assessment
- Region
- Global
- Tags
- global development, SDGs
-
Ten Lessons From the Largest Scale Up of Cash Transfers in History
A new paper combines analysis of large datasets with a review of about 300 pandemic papers, evaluations, and practical experiences while focusing on a particular form of social protection – cash transfers.
- Categories
- Technology
- Region
- Global
- Tags
- cash transfers, fintech
-
Analysis: ESG Reports Aren’t a Replacement for Real Sustainability
A predictable backlash against ESG investing has arrived, with right-wing politicians attacking ESG investors for promoting what they see as a “woke” agenda.
- Categories
- Environment, Investing
- Region
- Global
-
Press Release: Arable Raises $40 Million to Accelerate Sustainable Agriculture
Arable company will use the new funding to advance climate resilience in agriculture by accelerating product development.
- Categories
- Agriculture
- Region
- Global
- Tags
- climate change
-
OS-Climate Unleashes Power of Open Source to Develop Data and Tools Required to Meet the Paris Climate Goals
Linux Foundation’s OS-Climate has released for public collaboration three analytic tools critical to tackling the climate crisis.
- Categories
- Environment, Technology
- Region
- Global
- Tags
- climate change, data
The Best of NextBillion in Your Inbox Each Week!
Subscribe to NB Notes for news, jobs & on-the-ground insights from the world of emerging markets business.
We respect your privacy. Your information is safe and will never be shared.
Don't miss out. Subscribe today.