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5 days ago
Business

Global South pays more to service its debt than it receives in development aid

Rising interest rates are significantly impacting emerging and developing countries, leading to a decrease in financial flows and hindering growth. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago
Business

Poorer nations must be transparent over climate spending, says Cop29 leader

Developing countries must enhance transparency in accounting to support their climate finance requests. [ more ]
Ars Technica
1 month ago
Privacy professionals

Hackers are carrying out ransomware experiments in developing countries

Hackers target developing countries for ransomware testing before attacking richer nations. [ more ]
Bitcoin Magazine - Bitcoin News, Articles and Expert Insights
1 month ago
Cryptocurrency

How Bitcoin could impact financial inclusivity among minority groups

Bitcoin offers financial inclusivity beyond just currency and investment, especially benefiting marginalized groups and developing countries. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
1 month ago
Wellness

Glasses Improve Income, Not Just Eyesight

Presbyopia affects billions worldwide, hindering learning and productivity.
Providing free reading glasses can significantly increase income for individuals in developing countries. [ more ]
english.elpais.com
2 months ago
Artificial intelligence

The UN adopts a resolution backing efforts to ensure artificial intelligence is safe

The United Nations' first AI resolution ensures global cooperation for safe and beneficial AI technology.
The resolution emphasizes closing the digital divide and ensuring developing countries can leverage AI benefits. [ more ]
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english.elpais.com
5 months ago
Medicine

Promising new gene therapies for sickle cell are out of reach in countries where they're needed most

Access to gene therapies for sickle cell disease is limited in developing countries like India and Africa.
High prices and complex requirements make gene therapies inaccessible to most patients in these regions. [ more ]
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www.dw.com
5 months ago
Environment

What are India's climate goals at COP28? DW 12/06/2023

India is using the COP28 climate conference to represent the interests of developing countries
India calls for developed countries to bear more of the load in helping poorer nations meet climate goals [ more ]
WSJ
5 months ago
World news

Billions in U.S. Funding Hasn't Convinced Developing World to Ditch Coal

Wealthy nations are providing financial support to poorer nations for clean energy initiatives.
Efforts in South Africa and Indonesia to transition away from fossil fuels are at risk. [ more ]
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www.npr.org
6 months ago
Environment

Countries promise millions for damages from climate change. So how would that work?

Countries have reached a historic agreement for a new fund to help developing countries dealing with climate impacts, with over $400 million in pledges.
The initial funding is a small fraction of the overall need, as developing countries require $215 to $387 billion per year to adapt to climate change. [ more ]
The Atlantic
6 months ago
Environment

Something Big Just Happened at COP

The United Nations climate summit in Dubai has announced the creation of a "loss and damage" fund to source money from developed countries to pay for climate damages in developing ones.
The fund aims to provide financial support for developing countries that suffer the most from climate change, despite having little responsibility for causing it.
The decision on the fund was adopted on the first day of COP28, marking the first time a decision has been made so quickly at any COP. [ more ]
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time.com
6 months ago
Environment

Nations Launch Climate Loss and Damage Fund on First Day of COP28

Nearly all nations have finalized the creation of a fund to compensate countries affected by climate change.
The fund aims to address inadequate funding for responding to climate disasters.
The fund will be hosted by the World Bank and launched by 2024. [ more ]
Futurism
6 months ago
Environment

Saudi Arabia Apparently Scheming to Get Poor Countries Addicted to Oil

Saudi Arabia is planning to get developing countries hooked on its fossil fuel exports through an 'oil demand sustainability program'
The country aims to increase the use of fossil fuel vehicles and prop up carbon-emitting industry and infrastructure in poorer countries [ more ]
www.france24.com
6 months ago
Environment

UN says developing countries need 'radical' surge in investments

Insufficient investment in developing countries is hindering efforts to reduce global warming.
The UN's high level expert group on climate finance calls for COP28 to push for radical change and increased investment in clean energy and climate resilience.
The failure to provide sufficient funding would have devastating consequences for the poorest people and hinder progress on limiting global warming. [ more ]
www.npr.org
6 months ago
Environment

Climate funding is in short supply. So some want to rework the financial system

Money is one of the biggest obstacles to dealing with climate change, especially in poor countries
Developing countries are at risk of suffering losses and damages as temperatures rise due to insufficient funding
Talks are underway to replace the inadequate promise of $100 billion a year in climate financing [ more ]
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www.dw.com
6 months ago
Environment

Who pays for climate damage and where does the money go? DW 11/17/2023

Climate financing aims to support developing countries in transitioning away from fossil fuels and adapting to climate change.
Public funds from donor countries and private investments are the primary sources of climate financing.
The $100 billion pledge made by industrialized countries at the 2009 Copenhagen UN Climate Summit is a major aspect of climate financing. [ more ]
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