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Germany’s Smalt scores €8 million for green workforce training
Workforce development is key to accelerating the green transition. In Europe, more than three million workers are needed for solar and heat-pump installations …
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Call No. 43: How responsible fintech in Africa provides resilience in a downturn (video)
ImpactAlpha, June 3 – Just as investment in financial inclusion in Africa was really ramping up, a market downturn threatens to slow progress. Or …
Call No. 27: Opportunities at the intersection of gender and climate
ImpactAlpha, March 1 – Capital is flowing to climate solutions. Climate bonds have topped $1 trillion. SPACs, or special purpose acquisition companies are …
Call No. 24: Agents of Impact converge on financing solutions to ‘light every clinic’
The people and principles needed to solve the challenges of financing solar power for frontline health clinics were represented on ImpactAlpha’s Agents of …
Call No. 12: How local early-stage funders are finding impact alpha in emerging markets
ImpactAlpha, February 5 – Small and growing businesses are the pillars of local economies, in both developed and developing economies. Startups are engines …
Impact Voices
Provocative opinions and insightful analysis from the community
Mobilizing African capital for African infrastructure – without concessional financing
Among the biggest barriers to plugging Africa’s $100 billion annual infrastructure finance gap are private investors’ risk perceptions, lack of awareness of investable …
New wave of off-grid energy startups are climate-proofing India’s economic future
India faces a dual challenge of meeting surging energy demands while combating a climate crisis it’s already feeling acutely. Record-breaking heat waves during …
Peru’s path to inclusive prosperity runs through biodiversity and social innovation
Last month, Peru hosted its first-ever Impact Investing Summit, a landmark event that signals a new era for sustainable investment in the country. …
Using data to mitigate risk perceptions of impact investing in Latin America and the Caribbean
In recent years, impact investing has gained traction globally as investors increasingly seek opportunities that generate positive social or environmental impact alongside financial …
Measuring impact by listening to smallholder farmers at scale in Latin America
It’s no secret that evaluating and measuring impact is essential for ensuring the success of social projects. It aids in informed decision-making, assesses …
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