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Myanmar’s brutal military was once a force for freedom – but it’s been waging civil war for decades

April 9, 2021April 9, 2021 Guest

The Myanmar military has been terrorizing civilians since a coup two months earlier. On the day of the parade, soldiers killed over 90 people for protesting military rule, including a 5-year-old boy and three teenagers. An estimated 564 people have been killed in Myanmar since the Feb. 1 coup.

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How phosphate has helped Morocco retain control over Western Sahara

March 23, 2021March 23, 2021 Guest
Boucras Morocco

Phosphate is a vital source of phosphorus – commonly used in the production of fertilizers. It is something you associate with food security, not conflict. Well, not until you visit Boucraa, a massive open-pit phosphate mine in Western Sahara – a desolate windblown territory controlled by Morocco.

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Africa emerging markets frontier markets 

Coronavirus could create a lockdown generation in Latin America if governments don’t act

March 8, 2021March 12, 2021 Guest

Both the quantity and quality of jobs are deteriorating rapidly as a result of the economic paralysis created by the pandemic. The UN’s International Labour Organization estimates that the health crisis will push unemployment rates in the region up from 8.1% to 11.5% in 2020

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Brazil emerging markets frontier markets Latin America 

E-waste: how emerging markets can leapfrog to circular economy

March 1, 2021April 9, 2021 Guest

According to Wikipedia, India is the “fifth largest electronic waste producer in the world” with approximately 2 million tons of e-waste being generated annually plus an undisclosed amount of e-waste coming from other countries around the world.

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Africa Asia emerging markets frontier markets 

US anti-abortion “gag rule” hits women hard: what we found in Kenya and Madagascar

February 8, 2021February 8, 2021 Guest
US global gag protest

US President Joe Biden has reversed a Trump administration policy that prohibited US funding for nongovernmental groups that provide or refer patients for abortions.

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Fintech in Uruguay: The Silicon Valley of South America

February 1, 2021February 1, 2021 Marcel Van Oost
Uruguay Fintech

Uruguay’s current government has been pushing for financial inclusion and putting in place new banking laws that support the use of electronic payments, among other measures.

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emerging markets frontier markets Latin America 

FinTech in Chile: Big Data for SMEs and Ethical Banking

January 25, 2021January 20, 2021 Marcel Van Oost
Fintech in Chile

Chile’s biggest challenge for the banking sector and specially for FinTechs is to make people move their money from “under the mattress” to a bank. Being innovative with disruptive solutions is a game changer for Chilean FinTechs.

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emerging markets frontier markets Latin America 

FinTech in Argentina: turbulent economy brings opportunities for startups

January 11, 2021January 11, 2021 Marcel Van Oost
Argentina Fintech post

Argentina has a very different economic history than its neighboring countries like Brazil. The Argentinian banking industry is broken and more FinTech startups are challenging the status quo, despite many hurdles.

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emerging markets frontier markets Latin America 

What next for Ethiopia and its neighbours: Somalia and Eritrea

December 16, 2020December 10, 2020 Guest

Ethiopian leaders have always been preoccupied with protecting its territorial integrity. This preoccupation has often involved neighbouring states with an interest in Ethiopian statehood, most notably Somalia and Eritrea.

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Africa frontier markets 

FinTech in Colombia: Ready for financial inclusion

December 9, 2020December 2, 2020 Marcel Van Oost

Just behind Brazil and Mexico, Colombia has become very attractive for FinTechs. The growth rate of the Colombia FinTech industry has reached 60% in 2019 (20% more than the regional average).

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The R&B singer Akon wants to run a Senegal city on cryptocurrency—could it work? https://qz.com/africa/1994122/ via @qzafrica

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The rise of the so-called "cocaine hippos" began in 1993 after authorities killed Pablo Escobar and seized his luxury estate Hacienda Napoles.

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French oil giant still bankrolling Myanmar junta

Total, which operates Myanmar’s largest offshore gas field, is continuing to provide a revenue stream for the military regime, say company staff. #WhatsHappeningInMyanmar

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Is Latin America headed for another lost decade? Pandemic, elections, debt dent investor interest.
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#latinamerican markets in LOC and USD
#mexico #topperforming yesterday and over past 30 days
#chile is #topperformer YTD in USD terms
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KASB Macro Blog: Inflation and the third wave are the key themes for the global markets in 2Q21. Read our weekly Macro Blog. KASB Securities #fintech #blockchain #cryptocurrency #emergingmarkets #pakistan #pakistanstockexchange #kasb https://lnkd.in/g93bkeT

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In the GCC, the classic economic model in which oil paid for everything has collapsed. The ongoing rollout of value-added taxes is a further sign of the economic shifts taking place in the region. https://www.arabnews.com/node/1843986/business-economy #EmergingMarkets #gcc

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Inspire and empower talents to be catalysts for positive change in their communities.

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In emerging markets, institutional leaders need to redefine the approach of empowering talents.

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Week That Was - #EmergingMarkets
#Brazil Bovespa+2.7% (up 1.8% ytd)
#Mexico Bolsa +2.2% (up 10.6%).
#Turkey's Borsa Istanbul National 100 +1.1% (down 4.6%).
#Russia's MICEX +3.2% (up 9.4%)
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