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3 easy points to understand what makes Malta the “Blockchain island”

Malta has earned a well-deserved title of “Blockchain island” – it is...

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October 22, 2018 Ana Paula Picasso 0

How blockchain could stop data plunder in emerging markets

As studies emerge predicting that between 40% and 60% of western companies...

Africa emerging markets
June 28, 2018 Ana Paula Picasso 0

Solar Energy in Social Housing, a Discarded Solution in Brazil

The social housing complexes of Morada do Salitre and Praia do Rodeadouro...

Brazil emerging markets Latin America
May 17, 2018 Ana Paula Picasso 0

The Chinese Century: Is China-Brazil relationship a proxy of a new global governance?

Nature hates the vacuum, so do superpowers. Therefore, the geopolitical space allowed...

Asia Brazil emerging markets Latin America
May 3, 2018 Ana Paula Picasso 0

Circular economy: How a Brazilian cosmetics company is reviving the Amazon forest

Leading Brazilian cosmetics company Natura launched its ‘Amazon Program’ in 2011 aiming...

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Why Brazil still is a no-go for IKEA

Why Brazil still is a no-go for IKEA

February 3, 2016 4

A brief look at Brazil’s fintech scene

A brief look at Brazil’s fintech scene

May 15, 2017 0

October 31, 2018 Ana Paula Picasso 0

3 easy points to understand what makes Malta the “Blockchain island”

Malta has earned a well-deserved title of “Blockchain island” – it is the first jurisdiction in the world to introduce blockchain regulations. The Maltese government views the blockchain technology as a whole, while other countries are typically looking at crypto and blockchain for short-term gains. It’s fair to...

emerging markets frontier markets

October 22, 2018 Ana Paula Picasso 0

How blockchain could stop data plunder in emerging markets

As studies emerge predicting that between 40% and 60% of western companies revenue growth will likely...

Africa emerging markets
June 28, 2018 Ana Paula Picasso 0

Solar Energy in Social Housing, a Discarded Solution in Brazil

The social housing complexes of Morada do Salitre and Praia do Rodeadouro (main photo), with solar...

Brazil emerging markets Latin America

May 17, 2018 Ana Paula Picasso 0

The Chinese Century: Is China-Brazil relationship a proxy of a new global governance?

Nature hates the vacuum, so do superpowers. Therefore, the geopolitical space allowed by the United States...

Asia Brazil emerging markets Latin America

October 22, 2018 Ana Paula Picasso 0

How blockchain could stop data plunder in emerging markets

As studies emerge predicting that between 40% and 60% of western companies revenue growth will likely come from emerging economies over the next ten years, the interest to gather and analyze Big Data coming from these markets also grows. Companies in developed economies are starting to increase their...

Africa emerging markets

February 13, 2018 Ana Paula Picasso 1

Why eCommerce in Africa hasn’t caught on and what webshops can do about that

I have attended several tech events where they invite so-called gurus and experts to explain the...

Africa frontier markets
November 1, 2017 Ana Paula Picasso 0

Emerging Markets Have a Lot to Teach Us About Entrepreneurship

Bill Gates, Steve Jobs and Mark Zuckerberg are legendary American entrepreneurs. These giants’ success stories might...

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July 10, 2017 Ana Paula Picasso 0

Banking the unbanked in emerging markets

As countries progress, citizens migrate from remote villages to large cities and foreign countries. Their economic...

Africa Asia emerging markets frontier markets

May 17, 2018 Ana Paula Picasso 0

The Chinese Century: Is China-Brazil relationship a proxy of a new global governance?

Nature hates the vacuum, so do superpowers. Therefore, the geopolitical space allowed by the United States is seemingly being filled by China . For instance, the Asian giant became Brazil’s most important trade partner in 2009 and Chinese investment in Brazil began around 2010 as part of a...

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March 15, 2018 Ana Paula Picasso 0

WhatsApp Business: a powerful weapon for startups in emerging markets

It seems that all dreams came through for WhatsApp users in emerging markets. WhatsApp Business, a...

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December 11, 2017 Ana Paula Picasso 0

This Is How China Is Feeding Itself

While there is much ado about China’s not-so-subtle efforts in the South China Sea to expand...

Asia emerging markets

November 23, 2017 Ana Paula Picasso 0

Forget Black Friday: Emerging Markets eCommerce thrives with other ideas

In emerging markets, Black Friday is present in a lesser scale – different countries have bigger...

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June 28, 2018 Ana Paula Picasso 0

Solar Energy in Social Housing, a Discarded Solution in Brazil

The social housing complexes of Morada do Salitre and Praia do Rodeadouro (main photo), with solar panels on their rooftops, make up a village of 1,000 families on the outskirts of the city of Juazeiro, in the Brazilian state of Bahia. A solar energy project, which has been...

Brazil emerging markets Latin America

May 17, 2018 Ana Paula Picasso 0

The Chinese Century: Is China-Brazil relationship a proxy of a new global governance?

Nature hates the vacuum, so do superpowers. Therefore, the geopolitical space allowed by the United States...

Asia Brazil emerging markets Latin America
May 3, 2018 Ana Paula Picasso 0

Circular economy: How a Brazilian cosmetics company is reviving the Amazon forest

Leading Brazilian cosmetics company Natura launched its ‘Amazon Program’ in 2011 aiming at achieving an inclusive...

Brazil emerging markets Latin America

March 26, 2018 Ana Paula Picasso 0

Brazilian e-commerce is booming! Is your online shop ready for “samba”?

If you work with international e-commerce, you must have heard that Brazil is the next online...

Brazil emerging markets Latin America

October 31, 2018 Ana Paula Picasso 0

3 easy points to understand what makes Malta the “Blockchain island”

Malta has earned a well-deserved title of “Blockchain island” – it is the first jurisdiction in the world to introduce blockchain regulations. The Maltese government views the blockchain technology as a whole, while other countries are typically looking at crypto and blockchain for short-term gains. It’s fair to...

emerging markets frontier markets

February 13, 2018 Ana Paula Picasso 1

Why eCommerce in Africa hasn’t caught on and what webshops can do about that

I have attended several tech events where they invite so-called gurus and experts to explain the...

Africa frontier markets
November 1, 2017 Ana Paula Picasso 0

Emerging Markets Have a Lot to Teach Us About Entrepreneurship

Bill Gates, Steve Jobs and Mark Zuckerberg are legendary American entrepreneurs. These giants’ success stories might...

Africa Brazil emerging markets frontier markets Latin America

July 10, 2017 Ana Paula Picasso 0

Banking the unbanked in emerging markets

As countries progress, citizens migrate from remote villages to large cities and foreign countries. Their economic...

Africa Asia emerging markets frontier markets

October 31, 2018 Ana Paula Picasso 0

3 easy points to understand what makes Malta the “Blockchain island”

Malta has earned a well-deserved title of “Blockchain island” – it is the first jurisdiction in the world to introduce blockchain regulations. The Maltese government views the blockchain technology as a whole, while other countries are typically looking at crypto and blockchain for short-term gains. It’s fair to...

emerging markets frontier markets

October 22, 2018 Ana Paula Picasso 0

How blockchain could stop data plunder in emerging markets

As studies emerge predicting that between 40% and 60% of western companies revenue growth will likely...

Africa emerging markets
June 28, 2018 Ana Paula Picasso 0

Solar Energy in Social Housing, a Discarded Solution in Brazil

The social housing complexes of Morada do Salitre and Praia do Rodeadouro (main photo), with solar...

Brazil emerging markets Latin America

May 17, 2018 Ana Paula Picasso 0

The Chinese Century: Is China-Brazil relationship a proxy of a new global governance?

Nature hates the vacuum, so do superpowers. Therefore, the geopolitical space allowed by the United States...

Asia Brazil emerging markets Latin America