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WHO Says Vaccine Inequity Undermines Economic Recovery: It’s ‘a Killer of People and Jobs’
Tedros said the inability of world leaders to work together to increase vaccine coverage in poorer nations with less-developed health systems was one of the biggest failures of 2021.
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- Coronavirus, Health Care
- Region
- Global
- Tags
- employment, failure
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The Rise of Circular Fashion Brings Opportunity to Design a Fashion System That Works for All
The significant momentum behind circularity begs the question for both industry and policymakers: How can we leverage this transformation to reimagine and rebuild the global fashion system so that it works for all?
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- WASH
- Region
- Global
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Analysis: Influence of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Electricity Access
To meet the SDG target of universal access to electricity and regain the lost momentum, off-grid solutions must be embraced in the short term.
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- Energy
- Region
- Global
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- energy access, off-grid energy, SDGs
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Analysis: How Farming Innovations Can Feed the World and Protect the Planet
Innovative technologies and practices are critical to enable sustainable farming that can feed the world.
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- Agriculture
- Region
- Global
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Denmark Provides $30 Million Grant To African Water Facility for Drought-Prone Countries
The program entails the rehabilitation, expansion and climate-proofing of water supply systems, sanitation and handwashing facilities.
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- WASH
- Region
- Global
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- climate change
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Analysis: ‘Last on the Rung’: Africa Deals With Fallout From a ‘Made in the USA’ Supply Chain Crisis
Shipping lines flock to Asia-to-U.S. trade lanes at expense of many developing nations.
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- Uncategorized
- Region
- Global
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Press Release: Global Community Steps up With $93 Billion Support Package To Boost Resilient Recovery in World’s Poorest Countries
The World Bank today announced a $93 billion replenishment package of the International Development Association (IDA) to help low-income countries respond to the COVID-19 crisis and build a greener, more resilient, and inclusive future.
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- Coronavirus, Finance
- Region
- Global
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African Climate Startups Invited to Apply for Adaptation SME Accelerator Project
Run by Village Capital and The Lightsmith Group, ASAP will accelerate 16 SMEs and startups that are scaling climate adaptation and resilience solutions in Africa and Asia.
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- Energy, Environment
- Region
- Global
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- accelerators, climate change, scale, startups
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