Here is the second episode of the Summer Edition and for this episode I decided to focus on Latin America so I selected 2 clips from 2 very interesting conversations…
Tag: emerging markets
Chinese private security firms are growing their presence in Africa: why it matters
Alessandro Arduino, National University of Singapore Chinese private security companies have found a profitable niche market in Africa: guarding Chinese executives and construction sites. They’re also securing Chinese vessels at…
Behind the crisis in Sri Lanka – how political and economic mismanagement combined to plunge nation into turmoil
Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa formally resigned on July 15, 2022, having earlier fled the country amid widespread protests in the Southern Asian nation. The man who replaced him, Prime…
What to Expect from Emerging Markets Investments
*Disclaimer: this episode is NOT an investment advice!* This episode is all about emerging markets investments and what to look out for. Here is my chat with André L. Havas, CEO…
What Tech Innovation Really Looks Like in Emerging Markets
This episode is about tech innovation in emerging markets beyond the big headlines! I invited Max Cuvellier, Head of Mobile for Development at GSMA and co-founder of Africa: The Big Deal.…
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…
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 how she envisions Suriname’s future, hopefully with a green economic development mindset.
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 Lemille, a circular economy expert advocating for a more socially inclusive circular economy. We…
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…
Empowering Artisan Communities with Financial Inclusion
I invited Eric Osuorah, the founder of AFOMA, “the goodwill token”. He wanted to empower artisans and small businesses in different African communities, so he started Sellitic – a more financial inclusive eCommerce marketplace using a crypto token called AFOMA.
