Nigerian retailers are turning to WhatsApp as a cost-effective and accessible way to promote their businesses and reach potential customers beyond their localities. Inflation in Nigeria has caused small businesses…
Category: emerging markets
Indonesian Retailers Winning the Convenience Battle: Mini-Markets vs. Convenience Stores
Successful convenience stores or mini-markets such as 7-Eleven and Circle K manage to grow their businesses on a global level, opening branches all around the world. Other stores, like Shell…
Bhutan’s Secret Multi-Million Dollar Crypto Investment
Bhutan, a small landlocked country located in the eastern Himalayas, is often referred to as the “last Shangri-La”. It is known for its stunning natural beauty, commitment to environmental conservation,…
The Growing Importance of Big Data Analytics in Emerging Economies
As businesses continue to expand their operations globally, the importance of Big Data analytics in emerging economies has become increasingly crucial. For instance, “Urban world: The Global Consumers to watch”…
Colombia Blooms: The Growing Business of Flower Exports
Exploring Colombia’s Flower Industry, Top Export Markets, and Future Prospects Flowers are the second-largest export produced in Colombia after coffee. Colombia has 15% of the world’s flowers, making it the…
Video Streaming Services Target Africa’s Market
More and more streaming services from around the world are coming to Africa because of increased competition in northern America and Europe. Companies like Walt Disney, Netflix, and Amazon Prime…
Empowering Women in Kenya: A Look at Progress on International Women’s Day
Over the last decade, Kenya has made significant strides in promoting gender equality and women’s rights, from providing free education and healthcare to increasing women’s participation in the political sector.…
Latin America: Progress and Challenges for Gender Equality and Reproductive Rights
Latin America is a region of contrasts when it comes to gender equality and reproductive rights. While progress has been made in some areas, significant challenges remain. Let’s take a…
Investing in Africa’s Future: The Promise of Ed Tech and Prop Tech
African countries are classified as developing nations, meaning the continent has tremendous investment potential that needs to be tapped. In this episode, we look into two of the most underrated…
Green Revolution: How Africa is Embracing Biopesticides for a Healthier Future
A pesticide is a substance that kills unwanted or disease-causing organisms (pests). There are numerous forms of pesticides, e.g., insecticides that kill insects and fungicides that kill fungi, among others.…
