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Why local banks are key to Africa's blended finance push

The Citizen

Tanzanian banks are increasingly moving to the centre of blended finance deals across Africa, as development financiers turn to them to unlock lending in sectors considered too risky for private capital.

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Scaling blended finance and innovative instruments to accelerate SDG delivery in Africa

United Nations Economic Commission for Africa

The session will focus on how blended finance structures, guarantees, project preparation facilities, regional investment platforms, and innovative debt instruments can be more effectively combined to unlock bankable pipelines and crowd in private capital at scale.

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Africa Initiative for Medical Access and Manufacturing (AIM2030)

World Bank

AIM2030 is a partnership led by the World Bank Group, the African Union Commission, governments, and partners to expand access to essential medicines and health products and build sustainable regional manufacturing capacity across Africa.

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The Gates Foundation's push for stronger African health product regulators

Devex

The foundation sees it as a way to expand access to lifesaving medical products.

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Africa CDC and WHO launch joint continental Ebola response plan

World Health Organization

The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention and the World Health Organization today launched a joint continental preparedness and response plan on the ongoing Ebola outbreak caused by the Bundibugyo virus.

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European Union Announces €11.5 million Euros to support Africa CDC's response to Ebola Outbreak

European External Action Service

The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention today received €11.5 million renewed commitment from the European Union Commission to support a stronger preparedness and coordinated response to the Ebola outbreak.

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Kenya, Africa CDC Deepen Collaboration on Health Security and Epidemic Preparedness

Ministry of Health, Kenya

Cabinet Secretary for Health Hon. Aden Duale held high-level consultations with Africa CDC Deputy Director General Dr. Raji Tajudeen to strengthen collaboration on regional health security, epidemic preparedness, and Africa's capacity to respond to public health emergencies.

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Africa at a Crossroad: Implement or Fall Behind

AUDA-NEPAD
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