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Press Release: Bancolombia and Terrapay Sign Contract to Strengthen Cross-Border Remittances Across Colombia
As part of their collective commitment to enhance financial inclusion, the two companies will enable seamless cross-border transfers.
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- Finance, Technology
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Viewpoint: The Airbnb’fication of Cape Town
AirBnb is making the idea of a liveable, walkable city unattainable, while deepening inequality and decimating local industries.
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- Technology
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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- housing, urban development
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With the Exception of Egypt and Tunisia Other African Countries Will Not Achieve SDG6
The report notes that although Africa is making progress towards achieving the SDGs, the number of goals on track is lower than the number requiring acceleration or reversal.
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- Technology, WASH
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
- Tags
- global development, hygiene, research, sanitation, SDGs, water
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“Why Do They Punish Us?” Uganda Charcoal Ban Ignites Transition Debate
While welcomed in principle, the abrupt charcoal ban has left both traders and buyers unsure of where to turn.
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- Energy, Environment
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Press Release: British International Investment Partners with Access Bank to Extend US $60 Million Trade Finance Facility Across Africa
Loan facility will help to ensure availability of key commodities across import-dependent economies and aims to stimulate African trade volumes by US$90 million as well as contribute to SDGs 8 and 9.
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Analysis: An Exodus of Nurses Has Caused a “Medical Brain Drain” in Nigeria. Are Rich Countries to Blame?
The US and Europe are drawing healthcare workers from countries that can least afford to lose them.
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- Health Care
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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- employment, public health
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Nigerian Company WATT Raises $13 Million Funding to Advance Renewable Energy Solutions
The US$13 million funding came from Empower New Energy, a renewable energy financier and co-developer that finances, builds and owns clean power plants for commercial, industrial and agricultural energy users.
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- Energy, Telecommunications
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Response Statement: Mastercard Foundation and Africa CDC Remain Committed to Saving Lives and Livelihoods
To enable evidence-based planning for the new phase, the Mastercard Foundation and Africa CDC are conducting an audit as part of necessary steps to establish what was achieved in phase one.
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- Coronavirus, Health Care
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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