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The hierarchy of venture opportunities in emerging markets
Extending Abraham Maslow's theory of human motivation to ecosystems & markets provides unique insights for entrepreneurs & investors across Africa & elsewhere.
May 2020
Why super apps are proliferating across emerging markets
A new generation of Asian & African super apps are following the playbook WeChat originated.
May 2020
Africa’s Digital Revolution: It’s Not Easy
A researcher from the Oxford Internet Institute shares observations on Africa's digital (r)evolution from a comparative study of ventures and entrepreneurs in Nairobi, Lagos, and Kigali.
July 2017
Mobile Unleashes Africa’s Small Business
Facebook's Head of Africa discusses why the rise of the mobile internet matters for small and emerging businesses in Africa.
June 2017
How Nigeria’s Iroko Increasingly Embraces African Customers
An overview of how 'Africa's Netflix,' Iroko has evolved over time from its initial focus on Western audiences to its current embrace of Africans.
June 2017