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Study: AI Success in Africa Depends on Availability of Local Language Data and AI Talent
27.7.2024
According to the latest Global System for Mobile Communications (GSMA) study report, the success of artificial intelligence (AI) in Africa hinges largely on the availability of local language data and addressing the AI skills gap. The report urges African countries to prioritize investment...
VechainThor uses Web3 to meet US sustainable development goals
5.1.2024
VeChain has highlighted that it is leveraging the capabilities of its Layer 1 blockchain, VeChainThor, to meet the sustainable development goals set by the UN. The power of Web3 is being implemented in a sector that has an estimated worth of multi-trillion dollars in the days to come. Two reasons...
United Nations Development Program Partners Algorand to Train 22,000 Employees in Blockchain Technology
1.12.2023
Source: Pixabay The United Nations Development Program (UNDP) has partnered with the Algorand Foundation to launch a blockchain academy in a bid to train staff on the technology. Speaking at the Algorand Impact Summit on Nov 30, Robert Pasicko, a UNDP expert announced the partnership to drive...
Blockchain’s positive impact on sustainable development: Solana Breakpoint
8.11.2023
Regenerative economy and finance projects are tapping into blockchain technology for increased utility, transparency and decentralization
Brazil Sees BRICS Bank as Alternative Financial Institution, President Lula Says
27.5.2023
The government of Brazil views the development bank established by the BRICS bloc as an alternative to traditional financial institutions, the country’s head of state told African diplomats. President Lula da Silva also vowed that the bank will improve cooperation with its African counterpart....
BRICS Bank ‘Re-taps Into USD Bond Market’ With $1.25 Billion ‘Green’ Bonds
22.4.2023
The development bank established by the BRICS group of nations has issued its first “green” bonds in U.S. dollars (USD). Proceeds from the placement will be used to fund “green” projects supported under the banking institution’s sustainable financing policy. BRICS Development Bank Launches 3-year...
Blockchain for sustainable development: The case of Ghana
11.6.2022
How blockchain technology might help developing economies to increase financial inclusion — a closer look at financial services in Ghana
HBAR Foundation launches $100M climate-focused impact fund, declaring DOVU as inaugural grantee
10.3.2022
According to the announcement, the fund is "designed to strengthen accountability and transparency in ecological markets", with an inherent adherence of contributing towards the 2030 UN Sustainable Development Goals
Bitfarms Mega-Mining Facility Raises Concerns Among Legislators in Argentina
25.10.2021
The construction of a bitcoin mega-mining farm in Argentina by Bitfarms is raising concerns for legislators. Martín Berhongaray, a national deputy, recently presented a resolution to force the government to disclose information about the installation of the facility, through representatives...
Remittances to Africa Set to Drop by 5.4 % to $41 Billion — Covid-19 Pandemic and High Sending Costs Blamed
21.9.2021
According to findings from the Continental Migration Report 2021, remittances to African countries are projected to decrease from the $44 billion recorded in 2020 to $41 billion. The Covid Effect As expected, the Covid-19 pandemic is identified as one of the main causes of the decline. However...
Blockchain tech makes sustainable development goals more achievable
1.2.2021
Blockchain technology will turn the table by improving the measuring, reporting and verification processes of development projects
Remittance Costs Lower in Q3 World Bank Study Shows – Only Cryptocurrencies Meeting UN Goal
30.10.2020
The latest study by the World Bank shows that it costs 4.98% on average to remit funds to South Asia which makes it the least expensive region while sub-Sahara Africa is the most expensive with an average cost of 8.47%. The quarterly study also finds that it is costlier to remit funds when using...
CommBank Develops Blockchain Marketplace to Boost Sustainable Development, Biodiversity
21.8.2019
The prototype blockchain marketplace is aimed to support sustainable development and reward landowners for protecting the environment