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CEOs, World Leaders and Artists Call for Urgent Investment in Africa’s Future

Summary Intel, Cisco, Lawrence H. Summers, Mary Robinson, Nomzamo Mbatha and Stonebwoy, together with over 100 leading organizations and individuals, sign Abidjan Accord calling for $120 Billion for IDA Economic Development Assembly gathers African leaders and the private sector in Abidjan to advocate for investments from the G20 in the World Bank’s IDA21 replenishment Presented by Global Citizen and Bridgewater Associates, in partnership with the … Continue reading CEOs, World Leaders and Artists Call for Urgent Investment in Africa’s Future

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Africa

Unlock Growth Through Trade, Make Africa Clean Energy Superpower, Deputy Secretary-General Urges at Flagship Event

Following are UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed’s remarks, as prepared for delivery, to the Opening of Unstoppable Africa (Global Africa Business Initiative 2024), in New York today: Welcome to the third annual flagship convening of the Global Africa Business Initiative (GABI).  Three years ago, we gathered here to explore the possibilities of investing in Africa and building the future we all envision. Since then, our … Continue reading Unlock Growth Through Trade, Make Africa Clean Energy Superpower, Deputy Secretary-General Urges at Flagship Event

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African Union
Africa

The 8th Edition of the African Transitional Justice Forum concludes in Port Louis

Press Release No: /2024 Date: 13 September 2024 | Venue: Port Louis, Mauritius The Department of Political Affairs, Peace, and Security (PAPS) of the African Union Commission (AUC) and the Centre for the Study of Violence and Reconciliation (CSVR) organised the 8th Edition of the African Transitional Justice Forum from September 11 to 12, 2024, in Port Louis, Mauritius. The Forum is an annual multi-stakeholder … Continue reading The 8th Edition of the African Transitional Justice Forum concludes in Port Louis

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Zindi
Africa

Zindi and RMB reinvent CPI nowcasting with community-first machine learning

Zindi and Rand Merchant Bank (RMB) joined forces in a 9-month endeavor known as the RMB CPI Nowcasting Grand Challenge. The objective was to leverage alternative datasets for predicting CPI one month ahead, a critical need for financial institutions to guide lending and investment decisions. The competition garnered participation from over 1500 data scientists across 86 countries, showcasing global interest and talent in the field, … Continue reading Zindi and RMB reinvent CPI nowcasting with community-first machine learning

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Africa

100 million to the West African development bank BOAD: the Italian Climate Fund subscribes the first ever hybrid bond for climate change mitigation issued by a multilateral bank

Rome, August 2nd, 2024 – A €100 million operation to finance projects addressing climate change mitigation in West Africa through the subscription of the first hybrid bond issued by a multilateral bank with this exclusive purpose. This is outlined in the agreement signed by the Italian Climate Fund, managed by Cassa Depositi e Prestiti (CDP) on behalf of the Ministry of Environment and Energy Security … Continue reading 100 million to the West African development bank BOAD: the Italian Climate Fund subscribes the first ever hybrid bond for climate change mitigation issued by a multilateral bank

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Impacting lives, Access Bank Raises Millions to aid UNICEF in building schools

Date : July 22, 2024 Access Bank UK annual Challenge Cup day at Guards Polo Club Windsor announces more expansion and capital growth As it prepares to host its’ annual Access Bank Polo Day at Guards Polo Club Windsor on Saturday 20 July The Access Bank UK Limited has posted annual results that demonstrate another year of outstanding international growth. It was notable for the rapid progress … Continue reading Impacting lives, Access Bank Raises Millions to aid UNICEF in building schools

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Africa, Europe

Investment for enhanced access to finance for MSMEs in Nigeria

Stockholm, July 16, 2024 — Swedfund invests USD 30 million in Access Bank Nigeria Plc to reach underserved MSMEs (micro, small and medium enterprises) at scale. By providing long-term capital and capacity building to unbanked and under-banked companies in Nigeria, the investment is expected to support sustainable private sector development and inclusive growth. Nigeria, with a population of 230 million, has an unemployment rate at a staggering … Continue reading Investment for enhanced access to finance for MSMEs in Nigeria

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Africa, Global

CFJ Invites Applications for 2nd Year of Fellowship for Women Lawyers in Africa

15th July 2024 After a successful first year, the Clooney Foundation for Justice (CFJ) launched the second year of its Waging Justice for Women Fellowship today. Ten early-career women lawyers in Africa will receive an annual salary funded by CFJ and an opportunity to work with leading human rights organizations across Africa to promote gender justice for women and girls. The Fellowship is administered in partnership with … Continue reading CFJ Invites Applications for 2nd Year of Fellowship for Women Lawyers in Africa

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