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Nestlé Cuts Ocean Transport Emissions with Maersk’s Eco Delivery Solution by over 80%
With ECO Delivery, Maersk customers can handle ocean transports completely with certified green fuels* like second generation biofuel based on waste feedstocks.
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- Energy, Environment, Transportation
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- Global
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How Companies in Africa Are Transforming Cost Centers into Cash
In his first public announcement since becoming CEO in 2021, Intel’s chief executive Pat Gelsinger announced a strategy shift.
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- Technology
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Kenya to Sell 35 State Companies as Africa Seeks to Jumpstart IPOs
With 40 exchanges across the continent, Africa could have as many as five company listings a day.
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- Investing, Telecommunications
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Making Africa the Animation Capital of the World: A Growing Industry Aims to Take its Place Among its Global Peers
Africa has a rich history in storytelling, as the continent was the site of some of the earliest forms of human creativity. But when it comes to animated works, it has historically been overshadowed by traditional animation powerhouses in the Global North. However, according to Abdulrahman Khedr at Egypt-based animation studio Giraffics, that's beginning to change. He explores how African creators are carving out a unique niche in the animation world, gaining international recognition and bringing substantial economic benefits to the continent.
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- Technology
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The Next Generation of DFI Technical Assistance: Why it’s Time for Development Finance Institutions to Take a Standardised Approach
Development finance institution technical assistance (DFI TA) has expanded greatly in scope and scale in recent years. But Johanna Strikwerda and Justin van Rhyn argue that a lack of standardization in TA approaches has made it hard for DFIs to coordinate their efforts, share best practices and maximize their effectiveness. In this article — the second in a two-part series exploring the uses of TA in development finance — they explore the benefits of a more standardized approach to TA design, delivery and results measurement, and highlight some ways DFIs can move toward this standardization.
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- Investing
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Bolt Axes 5,000 Drivers on Non-compliance, Safety Concerns
The firm stated that it will continue to permanently block both drivers and riders, reported for any misconduct, from accessing the platform.
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- Technology, Transportation
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Empowering Emerging Fund Managers in Underserved Markets: The Role of Development Finance Technical Assistance
Emerging fund managers and other capital allocators play a vital role in addressing the "missing middle" financing gap in underserved markets. But as Robert Haynie and Justin van Rhyn point out, the demand for this funding vastly outweighs the current supply. In this article — the first in a two-part series exploring the uses of technical assistance (TA) in development finance — they explore how development finance institutions can leverage TA to meet the earlier-stage financing needs of missing middle businesses and improve the pipeline for later-stage investors.
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- Investing
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COP28: UAE Planned to Use Climate Talks to Make Oil Deals
The United Arab Emirates planned to use its role as the host of UN climate talks as an opportunity to strike oil and gas deals, the BBC has learned.
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- Investing
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- Global
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