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AFN’s issue briefs, webinars, and events are resources for #funders seeking to deepen their understanding of asset-building issues and philanthropic investment strategies. These informative pieces play a pivotal role in catalyzing progress within the field, shedding light on the latest strategies and emerging interventions, all with a sharp focus on actionable philanthropic roles. View the issue briefs or explore “A ‘Brief’ History of AFN”, to view the briefs by year, where each brief represents a step towards greater impact and #equity in our communities: https://loom.ly/O8sN49E #philanthropy #assetfunders

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'Economic relations between co-operators and co-operatives are more than a matter of capital' says Jean-Louis Bancel, co-operative leader and former chair of the International Cooperative Alliance principles committee. Here he shares his reflections on the 3rd co-operative principle (member economic participation), how it relates to co-op membership - and new areas which could be treated under economic relations. Read more: https://bit.ly/4aXUuWN #coops #cooperatives #cooperative #membereconomicparticipation International Cooperative Alliance

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When discussing Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI), we must also consider its economic impact on every African citizen. Simply building infrastructure does not automatically lead to improved livelihoods and financial inclusion. We need to intentionally develop programmes that encourage individuals to view the digital realm as a space where they can thrive economically. Programmes designed to shift the mindset and attitude of African citizens from online consumers into online creators, from users of the Internet of Things to contributors to the Internet of Value. These initiatives should transform them from just buyers into sellers, from entertainment seekers into digital economy champions, from passive observers into active participants and from bystanders into influential role players. #DigitalEconomy #OnlineIncomeGeneration #AI #DigitalSkills #RemoteJobs #DigiPreneurship #ECommerceIndustry #DigitalWealthCreation #DigitalBusiness #UnleashDigitalPotential #DigitalInformation #DigitalRealm #DigitalInnovation #2030Vision #YouthFocused #OnlineCommunity #YouthEmpowerment #CommunityDevelopment #BeIntentional #BePurposeful #DPI #AfricanContinent

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🌍 Exciting green tech news from The Washington Post! 🌍 Kenya is becoming an international hub for carbon removal. Global DAC companies like RepAir Carbon Capture are advancing Kenya's role in carbon reduction. With renewable energy and international collaboration, Kenya is leading in the fight against climate change. #GreenTech #Sustainability #CarbonCapture #RenewableEnergy #KenyaInnovation #ClimateAction

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It was great joining this panel yesterday at the Fifth Africa Adaptation Acceleration Program (AAAP) Partnership Forum at #COP29 (virtually from my side), focused on improving access to finance and support for green enterprises in Africa. There's a brief summary below, and there's more coming up, with this online participatory discussion on November 18 focused on Unblocking Challenges & Accelerating Finance for green enterprises in Africa. More info at https://www.bloom.pm/cop29, or directly register at: https://lnkd.in/eTvkXW6m ~~ This will directly build on the session at the AAAP forum on Nov 12 organized by the African Union, African Development Bank Group, Global Center on Adaptation, and the Government of Tanzania. In our panel session we heard from: • Edith Ofwona Adera from African Development Bank Group's African YouthAdapt Network (AYAN), who spoke about key successes of the AAAP thus far in supporting green enterprises in Africa, and also in mobilizing THOUSANDS (over 6000 total) applications from green enterprises in Africa, and the need for more funding and capacity building to support them. • Alexey Shadrin from Evercity, about efforts to leverage technology to matchmake and support green enterprises to funding opportunities. • Jacinda Njike from Ambition Loop and the High-Level Climate Champions, about efforts to pull together funders, implementing "pipeline" organizations, and tech supported efforts to streamline green growth financing. • Adriana Valenzuela Jimenez of the Global Center on Adaptation about exciting training opportunities to support green growth capacity building. • And from my side / Bloom EMEA / Bloom.pm (accelerator & skills development platform) about our work directly running green enterprise growth programs, along with efforts to boost ecosystem capacities, ecosystem data and alignment, and ecosystem collaboration, to build pathways for scalable change. (You can see more at https://lnkd.in/eCUcphP6 , or reach out for more info about our #GreenCatalyst & #GreenCatalystAfrica efforts to expand support for climate action entrepreneurs in emerging markets with a key focus on the Middle East and Africa.). Thanks as well to the team at COP29 Azerbaijan, the #AfricaPavilion, and Sam Pappot and Rogier Kratz and the rest of the team at The Productioneers, and others involved in this event. And there's more coming up all around. Hope to see you on the call on Nov 18, and let's keep building positive momentum wherever we can. 🙏💪🌍💛

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The 3rd edition of Economic Development Marketing & Priorities is now available for free download at fDi Insights. Anatalio Ubalde #econdev #placemarketing #siteselection #innovation

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Women, especially those in rural or marginalized communities, are often left out of public finance decisions. Our new strategy focuses on giving these voices the power to influence how public money is raised and spent: https://lnkd.in/evNrKwV7 #openbudgets #IBPNewStrategy

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Navigating Africa’s Energy and Water Transition: Highlights from Enlit Africa 2024 Programme Exciting news for investors, financiers, and industry stakeholders: the programme brochure for Enlit Africa 2024 has just dropped! Circle the dates 21st-23rd May 2024 –these are the days the Cape Town International Convention Centre becomes the nexus for all things power, energy and water in Africa. This iteration of the event once again provides insights into the foundational pillars of finance, investment, and management, amidst the broader exploration of smart energy solutions, transmission, distribution, and water – a crucial resource tightly interwoven with the provision of power across Africa. Tailored sessions promise to deliver cutting-edge insights into emerging markets, investment strategies, and financial models driving the energy transition. New this year are pitch sessions from start-ups and companies in search of capital. The Pitch Stage provides an exceptional opportunity to explore projects, carefully curated and vetted, from a variety of exciting entrepreneurs. For exhibition visitors and conference attendees alike, the open-to-all complimentary CPD-accredited programmes – are perfect for broadening your knowledge within the energy landscape. The Renewable Energy and Storage Hub spotlights opportunities ripe for investment. Corporates in the C&I sphere keen on diversifying their energy portfolios will discover an array of solutions and content that speak to sustainability, resilience, and profit margins. The Generation, Transmission, and Distribution Hub offers pragmatic, efficiency-enhancing solutions applicable to utilities and municipalities alike. 2024 sees the return of the Municipal Forum, an arena for addressing fiscal and infrastructural challenges that South African municipalities face.

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Accelerators and other startup programs in Africa play a key role in helping entrepreneurs in the region access critical resources and succeed. But these ecosystem builders often lack the resources themselves. Village Capital Regional Lead for Africa, Susan N., spoke with Anne Field at Forbes about the Empowering Sustainable Entrepreneurship in Africa program, a three-year initiative funded by Norad, a Norwegian development agency. Read the full piece to learn how the program empowers ecosystem builders to grow their capacity and impact in supporting the startups they target, especially climate-focused enterprises. https://lnkd.in/gj_GqhaB

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You know that feeling? The one you can’t quite put your finger on at the time, but looking back, you knew that you were experiencing something that would change things in a major way? Like, when you got excited to hear that hideous screeching sound of AOL dialup (dating myself), or the seemingly overnight adoption of PowerPoint and life was totally over as you knew it (why people, why do we have to communicate to each other in slides)? Ok, back to where I was trying to go with things: I feel like we could be experiencing a similar ‘cusp’ when it comes reaching people without grid access (think diesel generators as your only source of power) and improving electricity companies’ abilities to provide more than a few hours a day of consistent power: DO BOTH AT THE SAME TIME. This is what The Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet (GEAPP) — with The Rockefeller Foundation, IKEA Foundation, and Bezos Earth Fund support — is piloting in Nigeria, and it feels like this could be just the type of sustainable solution for a country that is projected to become one of the world’s largest. But don’t take it from me, ask the local developer, Henry Ureh, P.E at Darway Coast, or the local utility lead, Fatima Haliru, SFC™ , or our amazing friends at GEAPP Muhammad Wakil, CFA and Fauzia Chevonne O.. **It takes a village no matter what the innovation, and this one also includes Rajiv J. Shah, Ashvin Dayal, Elizabeth Yee, Joseph Nganga, Eric Phillip Gay, Annette Mutuku, Cassady Walters, Jill Hamilton, Andrew Herscowitz, Umuliza M. Njiru, William Asiko, Stephanie Dreyer, and so many more**

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National Methane Forum 2024 organized by Africa Centre for Energy Policy “Methane poses significant threats to public health, the environment, and our economy, with humans responsible for 60% of its emissions. It’s imperative to act now”. With Ingr Solomon Noi- Head of Waste Management, AMA.

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Meet our board of directors! 🌎 This amazing group of individuals plays an integral role in helping Run On Climate to advance local-level climate policy in cities across the country. Click the link below to learn more about our board of directors 👇 https://lnkd.in/ehYdCXWr #runonclimate #climate #local #localclimateaction #localclimate #climateactionnow #localpolitics #localpoliticsmatter #localpolicy #climatejustice #environmentaljustice #climatepolitics #climatepolicy #climateadaptation #climatemitigation #climatejusticenow #noplanetb #smallstepsbigdifference #savetheplanet #inspiringchange #sustainability (Graham Turk, Melissa Walton (she/her), Jack Kutner, Melissa Merkel-Dallaryan, MPH, Jeremy Schroeder, Quinton Zondervan, Marcie Gallagher, Leah Wawro)

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“[At The Pivot Fund], we believe that information is power, and we want to put more quality, credible news and information in the hands of people so that they can create the kinds of communities they want and deserve to live in.” — Tracie Powell, Founder, The Pivot Fund Tracie Powell and The Pivot Fund, part of our fourth Civic Lab cohort, are elevating community journalism, ensuring every voice is heard, and strengthening a pillar of a healthy democracy: trust in media. #DemocracyEntrepreneurship #CivicLab4 #Media #Journalism #CommunityJournalism #NonProfitJournalism #NonProfitMedia

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