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Climate Action |

Why we invested in productive-use asset finance: Unlocking opportunity for Africa’s microenterprises

Electricity access is expanding across Africa. From newly commissioned mini-grids in rural communities to stronger national infrastructure connecting growing...

By Shivani Kotecha
Climate Action, Livelihoods and Microenterprise |

Why we invested in sustainable natural resource livelihoods: Strengthening rural food systems and local economies

Natural resources underpin rural livelihoods across Africa. Smallholder farmers, fishers, and traders drive local food markets and supply chains,...

By Kenneth Ngetha Mwangi
Climate Action, Livelihoods and Microenterprise |

ClimaFii Alliance announces second cohort deploying productive-use energy and electric mobility solutions for microenterprises in Africa

The ClimaFii Alliance is proud to announce its second cohort of 20 companies developing climate technologies tailored to the...

By BFA GLOBAL
Climate Action, Livelihoods and Microenterprise |

Why we invested in distributed energy: Expanding access and productivity across Africa’s enterprises

Reliable, affordable energy is one of the most critical enablers of productivity for micro- and small enterprises (MSEs) across...

By Shivani Kotecha
Climate Action, Livelihoods and Microenterprise |

Why we invested in electric mobility: Unlocking opportunity for Africa’s microenterprises

Transport is one of the biggest levers for productivity in Africa. From taxi drivers navigating Dakar’s congested streets to...

By Shivani Kotecha
Climate Action, Livelihoods and Microenterprise |

Why we invested in agri-processing: Unlocking opportunity for Nigeria’s microenterprises

Agriculture is the backbone of Nigeria’s rural economy, yet millions of smallholder farmers struggle to convert their hard-earned harvests...

By Shivani Kotecha

[Press Release] Shell Foundation and Accion open applications for ClimaFii Alliance second cohort

Originally posted on the Shell Foundation website, December 11, 2025 The Climate and Finance Innovations (ClimaFii) Alliance continues its...

By BFA GLOBAL

ClimaFii Alliance announces cohort developing emission-reducing technologies for microentrepreneurs in Africa

The ClimaFii Alliance is proud to announce its inaugural cohort of 10  startups developing emission-reducing technologies tailored to the...

By BFA GLOBAL

[Press Release] Shell Foundation and Accion announce new program to finance and scale emission-reducing technologies in emerging markets

Originally posted on the Shell Foundation website, January 21, 2025 The Climate and Finance Innovations (ClimaFii) Alliance seeks to...

By BFA GLOBAL