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Press Release: Expanding Digital and Financial Inclusion: World Bank Supports Morocco’s Reforms for Social and Economic Resilience
The World Bank today approved a US $450 million loan to support momentum in Morocco for reforms designed to increase public access to financial and digital services.
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- Coronavirus, Finance
- Region
- North Africa & Near East
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Google Launches New Programs to Bolster African Innovation, Female Entrepreneurship
Google has announced the launch and opening of applications of a new US$3 million Black Founders Fund (BFF) Africa programme, and a Google.org-backed US$3 million grant to the Tony Elumelu Foundation to support female entrepreneurs on the continent.
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- Social Enterprise
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Analysis: COVID-19 Has Devastated India’s Self-Employed Women. Here’s How To Support Them.
Women employed in India's huge informal economy have been hit disproportionately hard as millions of livelihoods have become even more precarious or evaporated completely during the pandemic.
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- Coronavirus
- Region
- Asia Pacific
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Analysis: Women Can Add $14.57 Billion to E-Commerce in Africa, According to IFC Research
The e-commerce market in Africa could grow by more than $14.5 billion between 2025-2030 according to an IFC report published yesterday.
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- Uncategorized
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Asirvad Microfinance Raises $15 Million From WorldBusiness Capital Inc
Asirvad Microfinance, a subsidiary of Manappuram Finance, on Monday said it had raised $15 million (around Rs 110 crore) in a seven-year external commercial borrowing loan from the US-based WorldBusiness Capital Inc (WBC).
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- Finance
- Region
- Asia Pacific
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Press Release: DFC Advances COVID-19 Response in Africa With $5 Million Investment in Africa Healthcare Network
The direct loan will help Africa Healthcare Network expand dialysis center operations across Sub-Saharan Africa.
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- Coronavirus, Health Care
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Fastbeetle Raises Seed Funding Round From Angels and Impact Investors
A Srinagar-based logistics company, Fastbeetle has closed a seed funding round at an undisclosed valuation from angel investors including Anuj Sharma of Alsisar Impact and Kartik Desai of Asha Impact.
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- Uncategorized
- Region
- Europe & Eurasia
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Mastercard and Kasha Reinforce Commitment to Empower Women and Support Micro-Entrepreneurs in Africa
Mastercard today expanded its relationship with Kasha Global Incorporated through an investment in the purpose driven ecommerce platform.
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- Uncategorized
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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