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Indonesia Solar, Hydrogen, and Energy Transition Update

37 clusters · 79 sources · last updated about 21 hours ago

Latest: Indonesia targets massive investment in energy transition and downstreaming

By October 2026, Indonesia’s energy transition strategy has expanded to encompass broader economic competitiveness and downstreaming goals. While the government continues to explore regulatory changes to meet President P

Cacao production and processing in Peru

2 clusters · 7 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Piura cacao producers reach 450 metric tons of annual production

Cacao production in Peru is seeing developments in both value-added processing and export capacity across different regions. In San Martín, producers are working to maximize the utility of the cacao fruit. While traditi

Nigeria agricultural financing and export challenges

5 clusters · 14 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Bank of Agriculture and AFAN to finance 400,000 Nigerian farmers

Stakeholders in Nigeria’s agricultural sector continue to address the gap between high production levels and low export earnings. While agriculture contributes over 22 percent to the national GDP, it represents only 4.1

Brazil expands sustainability, biofuels, and bioeconomy

22 clusters · 99 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: TransJordano launches biomethane Green Corridor in Brazil

Brazil’s agribusiness and bioeconomy sectors are advancing through technological innovation and infrastructure expansion. In the bio-input market, adoption is growing at an annual rate exceeding 20%, which CropLife Brasi

Senegal financial sector and remittance trends

2 clusters · 8 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Senegal hosts 30th microfinance coordination session in Dakar

Senegal is demonstrating significant financial leadership within the West African Economic and Monetary Union (UEMOA) region, particularly in the areas of migrant remittances and microfinance. Projections for 2025 indic

Tunisian industrial and mining modernization

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Tunisia launches industrial digital and sustainability programs

Tunisia is implementing strategic initiatives to modernize its industrial and mining sectors, focusing on global competitiveness and digital transformation. The government has expressed ambitions to regain leadership in

Villa María New Energy project in Argentina

2 clusters · 10 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: Local governments implement participatory budgeting and agricultural tech initiatives

A public-private alliance has initiated studies for the Villa María New Energy project in Córdoba, Argentina. The project, a partnership between eab New Energy GmbH and SEG Ingeniería supported by the German cooperation

ECOWAS regional entrepreneurship initiatives

2 clusters · 8 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: ECOWAS promotes regional growth through startup awards and women's trade initiatives

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has initiated its second edition of the Startup Awards in Abuja, Nigeria. The program, which runs for 10 days, involves 60 selected startups chosen from over 6,000 a

Morocco automotive market and manufacturing trends

4 clusters · 16 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: Morocco expands industrial capacity in aerospace and battery sectors

The Moroccan automotive sector is experiencing simultaneous shifts in domestic market trends and international manufacturing investment. In the domestic market, August 2026 saw a marginal 0.9% increase in total new vehic

Global municipal deployment of safety and mobility tech

5 clusters · 57 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: Urban mobility updates: transit issues in Buenos Aires and safety tech in Madrid

Various municipalities across Spain, Latin America, and Colombia are deploying advanced technological solutions to improve public safety and urban mobility. In Spain and several South American nations, including Argentin

Expocruz 2026 concludes with $220M in business intentions

4 clusters · 21 sources · last updated 9 days ago

Latest: Expocruz 2026 concludes with $220 million in business intentions

The 50th international edition of Expocruz in Santa Cruz, Bolivia, concluded with over 530,000 visitors and business intentions exceeding $220 million. The ten-day event, which ran from September 18 to 27, 2026, featured

WiFi4WB public Wi-Fi expansion in Bosnia and Herzegovina

2 clusters · 9 sources · last updated 10 days ago

Latest: Tuzla implements free public Wi-Fi via EU and German-funded initiative

The WiFi4WB initiative, a project co-financed by the European Union and the German government, is expanding free public Wi-Fi access across Bosnia and Herzegovina as part of the broader EU4Digital project. In mid-Septem

Women's empowerment initiatives in Togo

3 clusters · 7 sources · last updated 11 days ago

Latest: Togo concludes 'Homme Allié' campaign to promote gender equality

Togo is implementing various initiatives to advance gender equality and women’s empowerment across political, professional, and economic sectors. In the professional and political spheres, the National Patronage Council

Ghanaian cashew and cocoa industry processing development

5 clusters · 9 sources · last updated 11 days ago

Latest: Ghana cashew industry faces crisis amid falling prices and low local processing

Ghana’s cashew industry is facing a dual challenge of low domestic processing and economic instability for growers. While the country produces approximately 260,000 to 262,000 metric tonnes of raw cashew nuts annually, t

Ecuadorian agricultural development initiatives

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 11 days ago

Latest: Ecuadorian producers receive technical training in sustainable farming

Ecuador is implementing various initiatives to strengthen its agricultural sector through youth engagement and technical training. The Agrojoven program, supported by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United

Nigeria solar energy expansion initiatives

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 24 days ago

Latest: Nigeria targets solar power to reach 70 million people without electricity

Nigeria is implementing various initiatives to expand its solar energy capacity and improve electricity access. The Federal Government, in collaboration with Siemens Energy and GIZ, has launched a free Solar Photovoltaic

Nigeria youth employment strategy revision

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 24 days ago

Latest: Nigeria and UNICEF review youth employment strategy through 2030

Nigeria is revising its National Integrated Youth Employment Action Plan (NIYEAP) to address unemployment and the gap between education and labor market needs for the 2025–2030 period. Initial efforts focused on private

Gender violence prevention initiatives in Latin America

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 27 days ago

Latest: Regional initiatives target gender violence in workplaces

Latin American regional initiatives have emerged to combat gender-based violence through institutional recognition and specialized training. In Brazil, the Ministry of Education introduced the ‘Safe and Violence-Free Ed