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April 28, 2022 Ana Paula Picasso 0

Suriname is carbon negative but needs a plan for a sustainable future

Suriname is one of only three carbon-negative countries (along with Butan and...

emerging markets frontier markets Latin America
March 31, 2022 Ana Paula Picasso 0

What a socially inclusive circular economy means for emerging markets

A circular economy is a multifaceted economic growth strategy that helps enterprises,...

Africa Asia emerging markets frontier markets
March 3, 2022 Ana Paula Picasso 0

Why the artisan industry needs a decentralized cross-border payment solution

The artisan industry is the second largest employment in the developing world,...

Africa emerging markets frontier markets
January 24, 2022 Guest 0

Latin America’s fintech gold rush is China-sized

While traditional investors continue to skim the froth of the developed world’s...

Brazil emerging markets frontier markets Latin America
December 3, 2021 Ana Paula Picasso 0

Progressive politics in Latin America needs a Green Democratic Revolution

A green populism could be the basis of a new kind of...

Brazil emerging markets Latin America

No IKEA in Brazil: local furniture brands pose fierce competition

No IKEA in Brazil: local furniture brands pose...

January 18, 2021 1

FinTech in Argentina: turbulent economy brings opportunities for startups

FinTech in Argentina: turbulent economy brings opportunities for...

January 11, 2021 0

April 28, 2022 Ana Paula Picasso 0

Suriname is carbon negative but needs a plan for a sustainable future

Suriname is one of only three carbon-negative countries (along with Butan and Panama) Paradoxically the country is extremely vulnerable to climate change. Suriname is one of only three carbon-negative countries (along with Butan and Panama) in the world. This means that it is able to absorb more carbon...

emerging markets frontier markets Latin America

March 31, 2022 Ana Paula Picasso 0

What a socially inclusive circular economy means for emerging markets

A circular economy is a multifaceted economic growth strategy that helps enterprises, society, and the environment...

Africa Asia emerging markets frontier markets
March 3, 2022 Ana Paula Picasso 0

Why the artisan industry needs a decentralized cross-border payment solution

The artisan industry is the second largest employment in the developing world, and the worldwide handicrafts...

Africa emerging markets frontier markets

January 24, 2022 Guest 0

Latin America’s fintech gold rush is China-sized

While traditional investors continue to skim the froth of the developed world’s overcrowded venture scene, VCs...

Brazil emerging markets frontier markets Latin America

April 27, 2022 Ana Paula Picasso 0

Suriname: Economic Development and Wildlife Conservation

Here is my chat with Monique Pool, the founder of Green Heritage Fund Suriname. We talked about everything from economic development to how urbanization is affecting the country's wildlife. Monique told me that Suriname is one of the 3 carbon neutral countries (along with Butan and Panama) and...

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March 31, 2022 Ana Paula Picasso 0

How to Create a Socially Inclusive Circular Economy

This episode is all about circular economy and what comes next for emerging markets! I interviewed Alexandre...

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March 3, 2022 Ana Paula Picasso 0

Empowering Artisan Communities with Financial Inclusion

I invited Eric Osuorah, the founder of AFOMA, "the goodwill token". He wanted to empower artisans...

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February 10, 2022 Ana Paula Picasso 0

Innovation in Emerging Markets: A New Perspective

This episode is all about Innovation in Emerging Markets! Here is my chat with Alex Lazarow,...

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March 31, 2022 Ana Paula Picasso 0

What a socially inclusive circular economy means for emerging markets

A circular economy is a multifaceted economic growth strategy that helps enterprises, society, and the environment all at the same time. Its purpose is to encourage reduced product waste, recycling, and reuse in addition to making better use of resources. A circular economy is a holistic approach to economic...

Africa Asia emerging markets frontier markets

March 3, 2022 Ana Paula Picasso 0

Why the artisan industry needs a decentralized cross-border payment solution

The artisan industry is the second largest employment in the developing world, and the worldwide handicrafts...

Africa emerging markets frontier markets
November 24, 2021 Ana Paula Picasso 0

Emerging Markets are ready for international trade, but need trade finance

Emerging markets have grown at a lightning speed. Over the last 20 years, it has resulted...

Africa Asia Brazil emerging markets frontier markets Latin America

October 12, 2021 Guest 0

World’s first mass malaria vaccine rollout could prevent thousands of children dying

The world’s first mass vaccination program against malaria, announced this week, is set to prevent millions...

Africa Asia emerging markets frontier markets

March 31, 2022 Ana Paula Picasso 0

What a socially inclusive circular economy means for emerging markets

A circular economy is a multifaceted economic growth strategy that helps enterprises, society, and the environment all at the same time. Its purpose is to encourage reduced product waste, recycling, and reuse in addition to making better use of resources. A circular economy is a holistic approach to economic...

Africa Asia emerging markets frontier markets

November 24, 2021 Ana Paula Picasso 0

Emerging Markets are ready for international trade, but need trade finance

Emerging markets have grown at a lightning speed. Over the last 20 years, it has resulted...

Africa Asia Brazil emerging markets frontier markets Latin America
October 12, 2021 Guest 0

World’s first mass malaria vaccine rollout could prevent thousands of children dying

The world’s first mass vaccination program against malaria, announced this week, is set to prevent millions...

Africa Asia emerging markets frontier markets

August 17, 2021 Guest 0

The world must not look away as the Taliban sexually enslaves women and girls

In early July, after Taliban leaders who took control of the provinces of Badakhshan and Takhar...

Asia emerging markets frontier markets

January 24, 2022 Guest 0

Latin America’s fintech gold rush is China-sized

While traditional investors continue to skim the froth of the developed world’s overcrowded venture scene, VCs who analyze emerging markets are uncovering regions where valuations are low, and rapid changes are undeniably afoot. Emerging market VCs have identified Latin America—a place brimming with presently low-value enterprises that bear...

Brazil emerging markets frontier markets Latin America

December 3, 2021 Ana Paula Picasso 0

Progressive politics in Latin America needs a Green Democratic Revolution

A green populism could be the basis of a new kind of politics in Latin America,...

Brazil emerging markets Latin America
November 24, 2021 Ana Paula Picasso 0

Emerging Markets are ready for international trade, but need trade finance

Emerging markets have grown at a lightning speed. Over the last 20 years, it has resulted...

Africa Asia Brazil emerging markets frontier markets Latin America

November 8, 2021 Guest 0

Brazil signs agreement to halt deforestation but Bolsonaro cannot be trusted

On the second day of COP26 – the UN climate negotiations in Glasgow – the world...

Brazil emerging markets

April 28, 2022 Ana Paula Picasso 0

Suriname is carbon negative but needs a plan for a sustainable future

Suriname is one of only three carbon-negative countries (along with Butan and Panama) Paradoxically the country is extremely vulnerable to climate change. Suriname is one of only three carbon-negative countries (along with Butan and Panama) in the world. This means that it is able to absorb more carbon...

emerging markets frontier markets Latin America

March 31, 2022 Ana Paula Picasso 0

What a socially inclusive circular economy means for emerging markets

A circular economy is a multifaceted economic growth strategy that helps enterprises, society, and the environment...

Africa Asia emerging markets frontier markets
March 3, 2022 Ana Paula Picasso 0

Why the artisan industry needs a decentralized cross-border payment solution

The artisan industry is the second largest employment in the developing world, and the worldwide handicrafts...

Africa emerging markets frontier markets

January 24, 2022 Guest 0

Latin America’s fintech gold rush is China-sized

While traditional investors continue to skim the froth of the developed world’s overcrowded venture scene, VCs...

Brazil emerging markets frontier markets Latin America

April 28, 2022 Ana Paula Picasso 0

Suriname is carbon negative but needs a plan for a sustainable future

Suriname is one of only three carbon-negative countries (along with Butan and Panama) Paradoxically the country is extremely vulnerable to climate change. Suriname is one of only three carbon-negative countries (along with Butan and Panama) in the world. This means that it is able to absorb more carbon...

emerging markets frontier markets Latin America

January 24, 2022 Guest 0

Latin America’s fintech gold rush is China-sized

While traditional investors continue to skim the froth of the developed world’s overcrowded venture scene, VCs...

Brazil emerging markets frontier markets Latin America
December 3, 2021 Ana Paula Picasso 0

Progressive politics in Latin America needs a Green Democratic Revolution

A green populism could be the basis of a new kind of politics in Latin America,...

Brazil emerging markets Latin America

November 24, 2021 Ana Paula Picasso 0

Emerging Markets are ready for international trade, but need trade finance

Emerging markets have grown at a lightning speed. Over the last 20 years, it has resulted...

Africa Asia Brazil emerging markets frontier markets Latin America

April 28, 2022 Ana Paula Picasso 0

Suriname is carbon negative but needs a plan for a sustainable future

Suriname is one of only three carbon-negative countries (along with Butan and Panama) Paradoxically the country is extremely vulnerable to climate change. Suriname is one of only three carbon-negative countries (along with Butan and Panama) in the world. This means that it is able to absorb more carbon...

emerging markets frontier markets Latin America

March 31, 2022 Ana Paula Picasso 0

What a socially inclusive circular economy means for emerging markets

A circular economy is a multifaceted economic growth strategy that helps enterprises, society, and the environment...

Africa Asia emerging markets frontier markets
March 3, 2022 Ana Paula Picasso 0

Why the artisan industry needs a decentralized cross-border payment solution

The artisan industry is the second largest employment in the developing world, and the worldwide handicrafts...

Africa emerging markets frontier markets

January 24, 2022 Guest 0

Latin America’s fintech gold rush is China-sized

While traditional investors continue to skim the froth of the developed world’s overcrowded venture scene, VCs...

Brazil emerging markets frontier markets Latin America