Emerging markets
By Morgan Johnson | 26 September 2018
An innovation disrupting foreign assistance delivery: remote technical assistance (RTA)International development and relief assistance increasingly turn to remote technical assistance for fast, quality knowledge access Whether it be a local market nuance in Bangalore or specific ways to improve quinoa crop yields, it’s no secret that tailored expertise improves … By Joe Danielewicz | 16 June 2017
Tailoring Willingness to Pay Studies to Local MarketsSetting a price that seems reasonable to consumers can be one of the most difficult tasks some businesses face. Some companies will try to gauge what customers are willing to pay through market research, but not account for local market conditions. OnFrontiers expert Jeff Walcott offers these tips to conduct studies in different locations. By Stacey Mattish | 10 May 2017
Preparing for Disaster: Partnering for the FutureNatural disasters affect roughly 217 million people each year, and emerging markets are particularly vulnerable. To get ahead of these problems, the Sendai Framework creates alignment among state governments and the private sector, supporting their ability to work together to develop and implement a plan that reduces the loss of lives and livelihood when disaster strikes. By Gavin Serkin | 9 May 2017
Join Us at Africa’s Biggest Energy Industry GatheringAs official Research Partner to African Utility Week’s Finance & Investment Forum, we’re looking to condense the 3 days into just half an hour of lively discussion. Sign up to watch and participate in our #ExpertChat live from AUW in Cape Town. By Gavin Serkin | 4 May 2017
Morgan Stanley’s Sharma Takes Pro-EU Contrarian Bet on Poland to RomaniaRuchir Sharma, the money manager renowned for his against-consensus, bearish stance on Chinese stocks ahead of the market’s plunge in 2015, is out on a limb once more – this time with a bullish position on Europe. By Sarah Frankel | 3 May 2017
Incorporating Market Dynamics into Human-Centered DesignWe hear a lot about human-centered design – Melinda Gates has even touted it as the innovation that’s changing the most lives in the developing world. But what about the market systems in which people in developing countries are operating? …