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IFC launches new platform to bolster digital economy in Africa, Middle East, Central Asia, and Pakistan

AsiaTechDaily

This will be used to strengthen venture capital ecosystems and invest in early-stage companies in order to address development challenges through technological innovations in climate, health care, education, agriculture, e-commerce, and other sectors. In the Middle East and North Africa, technology is expected to boost GDP by 40% or $1.6

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3 Stories of Social and Climate Action in the Mediterranean

Impact Hub

Most of these social enterprises’ work is targeted at advancing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) – especially SDGs 8-Decent work & economic growth, 10-Reduced inequalities, and 4-Quality education – and including underserved groups, namely youth, people with disabilities and women. .

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Nearly $4M in Grants to Support Offshore Wind Workforce Training Approved by NJEDA Board

American Entrepreneurship

(June 21, 2023) – In May , the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) Board approved five grant applications totaling more than $3.7 About the NJEDA The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) serves as the State’s principal agency for driving economic growth.

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Clean energy firm Husk signs UN energy compact as it begins solar mini-grid expansion in Nigeria, rest of Africa

TechCrunch

The startup, currently with operations in Nigeria, Tanzania and India (Uttar Pradesh and Bihar), has set an ambitious goal of installing at least 5,000 mini-grids by 2030 and in the process make 1 million connections – half of which will be micro, small and medium-sized enterprises. Image Credits: Husk Power Systems.

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The New economy starts with Impact-Driven Entrepreneurs

Impact Hub

We call these startups with a mission ‘impact enterprises’ In addition to their positive impact and innovation, they are also a hotbed for inclusion efforts: 38% are led by women compared to just 3% of FTSE 100 companies.”. These entrepreneurs are rigorously working towards the Sustainable Development Goals. Emploi et Moi .

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Impact Hub and UNDP collaborate to support social entrepreneurship policy development in Jordan

Impact Hub

We believe that young social entrepreneurs have a key role to play in contributing to the 2030 Agenda and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).”.

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Role of Education on Climate Change

Impact Hub

Keeping this in consideration, there is no doubt that the world tomorrow will herald technological innovations that we cannot imagine today, just as no one envisioned smartphones merely 50 years ago. . Jobs that require a background in science and technology are already on the rise. Education is key for the pursuit and success of the SDGs.