7 articles tagged with emerging markets
As a midwife who regularly travels to remote communities for medical missions, I never expected to find myself navigating the bustling commercial center of Serekunda, Gambia. Yet here I was, representing a maternal health NGO at a week-long conference on...
When I first mentioned to colleagues that I'd be spending a week in Bangui for a career counseling workshop, their reactions ranged from concerned to bewildered. The Central African Republic's capital rarely makes standard travel itineraries, but after seven transformative...
When my data analytics project took me to two of the world's most fascinating yet under-explored business destinations—Asmara and Tashkent—I discovered that conventional Western business playbooks needed serious recalibration. These emerging markets offer tremendous opportunities for the prepared professional, but...
When my tech burnout led me to Africa years ago, I never imagined I'd return repeatedly—not just for the wildlife, but for the continent's vibrant business potential. Gambia, West Africa's smallest mainland nation, often gets overshadowed by neighboring Senegal or...
As someone who's spent years navigating ports of call around the world, I've developed a sixth sense for cities on the verge of transformation. Georgetown, Guyana's capital, is precisely that—a fascinating blend of colonial charm and emerging economic powerhouse. With...
After 35 years navigating international tax law and extending my business trips into cultural explorations, I've learned that success in emerging markets requires more than just business acumen—it demands cultural intelligence and meticulous preparation. Kinshasa, the vibrant capital of the...
The first rays of morning light cast long shadows across Mogadishu's coastline as I sip cardamom-infused Somali tea from my hotel balcony. The Indian Ocean stretches before me—the same waters that touch the shores of my father's homeland thousands of...