The Walmart Journey in Brazil: A Tale of Rise, Decline, and Acquisition

In 1995, Walmart, the American retail giant, stepped into Brazil. It was a journey full of highs and lows, and it is somehow a cautionary tale for brands entering an…

Emerging Markets Leading the Charge in Equitable Financial Inclusion

In this article, we’re diving into a fascinating discussion I had on our show Emerging Markets Today with Emmanuel Daniel, a global thought leader in the future of finance. Our…

Financial Inclusion: The Good, The Bad and The Controversial

This episode is all about financial inclusion, from payment insfractrures to digital wallets and the token economy. In this episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with Emmanuel Daniel, a global thought…

Argentina’s Economy in Crisis: Inflation Hits 100%

Argentina is currently grappling with a deepening economic crisis, as the nation’s inflation rate has skyrocketed to over 100%, the first time it has reached triple digits since 1991. This…

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”…

The Sustainable Coffee Revolution in Colombia

This episode is all about coffee, sustainability and innovation in Colombia! I had the pleasure of interviewing Cole Shephard, the founder of The Green Coffee Company, the largest coffee production company in…

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…

Africa’s Most Underrated Investment Sectors

This episode is about 2 of the most underrated investment sectors in Africa: Education Technology (Ed Tech) and Property Technology (Prop Tech). I had the pleasure of chatting with Ijeoma Ejimadu, an MBA student…

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.…

Central America: The Next Frontier for Tech Outsourcing?

In the latest episode of Emerging Markets Today podcast, Ana Paula Picasso sits down with Charles Fry – founder of CODE Exitos, a tech design studio with offices in the…

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