by Yariv Cohen | Africa, Blended Finance & Philanthropy, Impact Economy, Impact Investing, Policy & Regulation, Regions, Scaling Solutions, SDG 10 - Reduced Inequalities, SDG 13 - Climate Action, SDG 7 - Affordable and Clean Energy, SDG 8 - Decent Work and Economic Growth, SDG 9 - Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure, SDGs, Systems Change, Tech for Social Good
Mission 300 has set an ambitious target for electrifying Africa. But without a fundamental redesign of mini-grid finance, policy, and operations, the math simply does not work. One of the most sobering figures in the Mission 300 agenda is not aspirational — it is...
by Dmitriy Ioselevich | Africa, Asia, Blended Finance & Philanthropy, Editor's Picks, Europe, Impact Economy, Impact Investing, North America, Regions, Scaling Solutions, SDG 10 - Reduced Inequalities, SDG 12 - Responsible Consumption and Production, SDG 13 - Climate Action, SDG 4 - Quality Education, SDG 7 - Affordable and Clean Energy, SDG 8 - Decent Work and Economic Growth, SDG 9 - Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure, SDGs, Systems Change, Tech for Social Good
The problem? Harlem residents face high energy costs and health risks from extreme urban heat. The solution: A bond to finance solar green roofing projects, providing cooling, renewable energy, and public health benefits — while generating returns from carbon credits,...
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