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Biometrics Support Financial Services Efficiency in Malawi, Nigeria and Ghana as UNHCR Ramps Up in Niger
The biometrics business continues as normal in parts of Africa.
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- Coronavirus, Technology
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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- digital identity
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Viewpoint: COVID-19 Response Must Target African Ag and the Rural Poor
Agriculture contributes to 65 percent of Africa’s employment and 75 percent of its domestic trade. Now the rich potential of agriculture as a tool to promote food security and fight poverty is at risk from the effects of COVID-19.
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- Agriculture, Coronavirus
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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West Africa Facing Food Crisis as Coronavirus Spreads
Pandemic adds to jihadi and climate change threats to present ‘immense challenge’ for region.
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- Coronavirus
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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- food security
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Jack Ma Boosting Africa’s Tech Innovation with Netpreneur Award
The Africa Netpreneur Prize Initiative (ANPI), set up by the Jack Ma Foundation, which is attracting a prize money increase to $1.5 million from $1 million, will enhance technology innovation among African entrepreneurs, writes Emma Okonji.
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- Technology
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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- philanthropy
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Press Release: Boost for Farmers in Africa as Food Security Platform Ujuzikilimo Partners With Venture Capital Firm
Small scale farmers in Africa are set to enjoy Kshs 18million worth of technical support as part of a social-economic recovery initiative by an agricultural technology solutions provider.
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- Agriculture, Coronavirus, Technology
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Press Release: Villgro Kenya Awards $150K to 12 Startups Fighting COVID-19 in Africa
Following the call for local innovations to fight the novel coronavirus, there has been a wave of new inventions emerging from the East African ecosystem.
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- Press Release
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- Coronavirus
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Bandhan Bank Shares Have Gained 54% Since Lockdown Started — But the Numbers Will Reveal the Real Damage to Rural India From COVID-19
As one of India's largest microfinance institutions, its balance sheet will reflect the true state of affairs in rural areas.
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- Coronavirus, Finance
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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- microfinance
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3 Ways COVID-19 Could Actually Spark a Better Future for Africa
A lack of essential healthcare supplies has triggered a debate about the necessary industrialization of Africa.
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- Coronavirus, Health Care
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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