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WIC Capital invests in sustainable carpentry company in Côte d’Ivoire

Gender Smart | September 10, 2024 WIC Capital invests in sustainable carpentry company in Côte d’Ivoire Jessica Pothering Credit: Wood Packaging Industry WIC Capital backed Wood Packaging Industry, which uses sustainably sourced wood for locally-made pallets for moving goods and shipping. Wood Packaging Industry company supports Côte d’Ivoire’s need for pallets as…
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Aruwa and WIC Capital re-up investments in ventures supporting Africa’s female farmers

Nigeria-based Aruwa Capital Management is supporting the livelihoods and financial inclusion of female hibiscus farmers with a follow-on investment in agricultural processor AgroEknor. Women make up about 40% of Africa’s agricultural workforce. AgroEknor, which works with 3,000 smallholder farmers in Nigeria and Ghana, processes hibiscus flowers for the international market.…
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