Africa is experiencing a technology boom: the rapid penetration of Internet and mobile technologies make this region more and more interesting for IT entrepreneurs, despite the specificity and heterogeneity of the market. IT in Africa The African continent is a large market, as well as a source of direct accessContinue Reading
Initiative aims to unlock up to $850 million in catalytic investments to advance clean energy manufacturing capacity across Africa Launched at Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week, the Initiative is supported through a strategic partnership between Sustainable Energy for All, the African Climate Foundation, Bloomberg Philanthropies, ClimateWorks Foundation, and the Chinese RenewableContinue Reading
Published an hour ago Submitted by Global Environment & Technology Foundation (GETF) DAVOS, Switzerland, January 20, 2023 /CSRwire/ – A new collaboration has been announced today during the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland between Project Last Mile and Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance to improve vaccine delivery systems via Gavi’s INFUSEContinue Reading
At Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week, Sustainable Energy for All (SEforALL), the African Climate Foundation, Bloomberg Philanthropies, ClimateWorks Foundation, and the Chinese Renewable Energy Industries Association (CREIA) launched the Africa Renewable Energy Manufacturing Initiative (AREMI) to drive investment and mobilize action in African countries to scale up renewable energy manufacturing capabilities. With a remarkable 1.2Continue Reading
Sustainable Energy for All (SEforALL), the African Climate Foundation, Bloomberg Philanthropies, ClimateWorks Foundation, and the Chinese Renewable Energy Industries Association (CREIA) launched the Africa Renewable Energy Manufacturing Initiative (AREMI) on Tuesday at Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week to drive investment and mobilise action in African countries to scale up renewable energyContinue Reading
“Who are you wearing?” is the catchphrase at most red carpet events. But how often do we take the time to consider the clothing industry’s impact on sustainability and human rights? To answer that question, we need to ask: “Where does all that clothing go after you’re done using it?”Continue Reading
Recommendations for Digital Transformation with Africa initiative The U.S. Chamber of Commerce, through its U.S.-Africa Business Center Digital Economy Task Force, welcomes the opportunity to support the White House’s new Digital Transformation with Africa initiative, announced by President Biden during the 2022 U.S.-Africa Business Forum. This is a pivotal momentContinue Reading
Africa, home to about 15% of the world’s population, faces serious environmental challenges, including deforestation, land degradation, biodiversity loss and extreme vulnerability to climate change. The continent loses an estimated $195 billion worth of natural capital annually as a result of activities such as illegal mining, logging and fishing, accordingContinue Reading
Today, as the US-Africa Leaders Summit is underway in Washington DC, Microsoft is announcing new plans to deepen our work and scale our commitments to providing digital connectivity and skills building in Africa. First, we are expanding our Airband Initiative through new partnerships with local and global providers to bringContinue Reading
At the U.S.-Africa Business Forum on December 14 in Washington, DC, as part of the U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit, President Biden announced the launch of a new Digital Transformation with Africa (DTA) initiative. A signature initiative of the Biden-Harris Administration, DTA will expand digital access and literacy and strengthen digital enablingContinue Reading
