The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) promises to transform regional trade, but infrastructure gaps remain. From transport networks and cross-border payments to visa restrictions, we examine the barriers to African economic integration, drawing on research from the Mo Ibrahim Foundation.
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Africa Without Borders? Trade, Payments and Mobility
Can Africa build a single market when moving people, goods and money remains difficult? Ben Crumpton discusses AfCFTA, PAPSS and connectivity.
Pakistan’s Tech Ecosystem: Why Fintech, AI and Digital Infrastructure Matter More Than the VC Numbers
Pakistan’s tech story is bigger than its venture capital numbers. From fintech and digital payments to AI policy and software exports, the country is building the infrastructure for a broader technology ecosystem.
Inside Pakistan’s Growing Tech Ecosystem
Emerging Markets Today Pakistan’s Tech Ecosystem: AI, Fintech and the Challenge of Scaling Globally Ana Paula Picasso speaks with investor and advisor Alexander Piskunov about Pakistan’s startup ecosystem, government-backed AI…
TEMU, China and the New Sustainability Debate
Emerging Markets Today Temu: How China’s E-commerce Giant Conquered the West Ana Paula Picasso is joined by sustainability expert John Pabon to unpack Temu’s growth, China’s logistics edge, and what…
LatAm Outlook 2026: Mexico stays steady. Colombia feels the strain
Emerging Markets Today Latin America Outlook: Mexico, Colombia, and the AI Narrative Ana Paula Picasso is joined by Elijah Oliveros-Rosen (Chief Economist for Emerging Markets) and Harumi Hasegawa (Latin America…
Uber Safari’s High Price and Low Transparency Raise Questions in Kenya
Research by Joan Edesa Uber Safari launched in Nairobi National Park with a promise of convenience and accessibility. But the reality on the ground tells a different story. With premium…
Brazil: What It Takes to Break Into the Ride-Sharing Market
Brazil is one of the largest ride-sharing markets in the world. It’s also one of the hardest to win. With a population of more than 200 million and major urban…
Why Ride-Sharing Giants Struggle to Crack Brazil
Emerging Markets Today Brazil: What It Takes to Break Into the Ride-Sharing Market A candid talk with Luiz Fittipaldi (ex-Bolt) on Brazil’s duopoly, payments reality (hello, Pix), and why tier-2…
How Latin America Is Rewiring Money with Stablecoins and Pix
A nurse in Los Angeles sends part of her paycheck home through a stablecoin wallet. Within minutes, her mother in Guadalajara receives pesos via SPEI. Meanwhile in São Paulo, a…
