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The 11th South Asia Economic Policy Network Conference on Social Progress in South AsiaCalendar Event
Call for Papers: The 11th South Asia Economic Policy Network Conference on Social Progress in South AsiaNews
Some politicians see it as part of a viable platform for the 2024 presidential election.
Analysis: Anti-ESG Might Just Be Getting StartedBlog Post
Whether they're working to increase smallholder farmers’ profits, promote water or sanitation solutions, or address other key needs in emerging markets, social entrepreneurs tend to face common challenges. That's why they must learn from each other if they hope to flourish. Brigit Helms at Miller Center for Social Entrepreneurship shares insights from eight entrepreneurs in Miller Center’s Clean Water and Climate-Smart Agriculture program, who discuss their innovations, the challenges they’ve overcome and the lessons they’ve learned.
Taking Inspiration from Innovation: Key Insights from Eight Entrepreneurs Making an Impact in Emerging MarketsNews
The climate and energy policies of the United States and African countries should build on three shared interests—and address three strategic tensions.
Analysis: How the U.S. Can Better Support Africa’s Energy TransitionBlog Post
Africa’s insurance penetration rate in 2019 was only 2.78%, significantly lower than the global average — and insurance usage is concentrated among the urban elite, with minimal adoption among the people with the most risk of financial shocks. According to Ted Pantone at Turaco, there's a widespread belief in the industry that this lack of uptake means African customers don't see value in the benefits of insurance. But he argues that Turaco’s rapid growth in Africa is debunking that myth. He explores three aspects of the company's model that have enabled it to unlock African customers' latent demand for insurance.
Delivering on Mass Market Insurance in Africa: Debunking the Myth of Low DemandBlog Post
Digitalization has become the go-to strategy for improving the performance of Latin America’s micro and small enterprises (MSEs). But according to Daryl Collins and Maria Pia Torres at Decodis, we know little about how MSE owners themselves experience these changes. They share insights from Decodis' surveys of 114 mostly women-led MSEs in Colombia, Mexico and Peru, which highlight how digital solutions have become embedded in these businesses – and where business owners see the most value in digitalization.
We Asked Small Business Owners How Digitalization is Impacting Their Businesses: Here’s How They RespondedNews
Auto manufacturers such as Great Wall Motor are making inroads in Southeast Asia, and a fight for Europe market share looms.
Developing Nations Aren’t Ready for EVs—Unless They Are Made in China
