Eric Ojo

Climate

AfDB unveils finance agenda for biodiversity COP17

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The African Development Bank plans to promote park bonds and other financing mechanisms to help African countries meet biodiversity targets at COP17.
Africa

Interest payment on debt costs Africa $75bn yearly, UN says

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African governments pay an estimated $75 billion annually in...
Africa

Zambezi basin gets $130m climate resilience programme

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The eight countries sharing the Zambezi River Basin have...
Business & Economy

IFC launches $700m digital payments initiative for emerging markets

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The International Finance Corporation (IFC), the private-sector arm of...
Africa

Africa loses $195bn in natural capital every year – UN

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More than 62% of Africa’s rural population depends directly...
Climate

Africa needs $277bn a year to meet climate commitments – UN

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Africa needs $277 billion annually to implement its Nationally...
Business & Economy

Pluboard interview: U.S. couple takes Black church drama to Africa, eyes Nigeria

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A U.S. husband-and-wife filmmaking team behind an independently produced...
Climate

World set to breach 1.5°C, but return below it still possible, UN says

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The world is on course to exceed the 1.5°C...
Health

Medical costs push 150 million people into poverty in Africa every year

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Out-of-pocket medical costs push 150 million people into poverty...
Environment

Africa’s Great Green Wall faces $14bn financing gap

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Africa’s Great Green Wall faces a financing gap of...
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