Chosen theme: The Role of Technology in Emerging Markets. From street vendors going digital to farmers reading weather on their phones, technology is reshaping possibility. Join the conversation, subscribe for fresh stories, and share how tech changes your world.
Affordable Smartphones as Gateways
In many towns, affordable Android phones became the first computer people ever owned, unlocking payments, learning, and gig work. What once felt like a luxury is now a doorway to participation and dignity.
4G, 5G, and Fiber Backbones
Dense fiber routes and expanding 4G coverage reduce costs and jitter, enabling video clinics, digital classrooms, and cloud tools. Share your city’s coverage wins and gaps—your perspective helps map what really matters.
Public–Private Partnerships that Work
From shared towers to community mesh networks, blending public support with private execution accelerates rollouts. Have you seen a local partnership shift the connectivity map? Tell us—your story can inspire better policy.
Fintech and Financial Inclusion
A shopkeeper in Nairobi told us mobile money cut nightly cash risks and grew her supplier trust. Services inspired by pioneers like M‑Pesa turned phones into wallets, altering daily life with quiet reliability.
Fintech and Financial Inclusion
Usage patterns, delivery records, and inventory scans feed risk models that finally understand micro-entrepreneurs. Have you received a first loan through an app? Share the moment—your milestone can guide others forward.
Fintech and Financial Inclusion
Sandboxes invite experimentation while guardrails protect people. Clear disclosure, dispute resolution, and fair fees build confidence. Comment with policies that worked in your country—practical examples help regulators learn faster.
E‑Commerce and the Digitization of Informal Retail
Social Commerce as a Storefront
A seamstress in Medellín sold her first international order through a messaging app, guided by customer photos and trust. Have you turned chats into sales? Tell us what worked and what surprised you most.
Last‑Mile Logistics and New Jobs
Motorbike fleets, pickup points, and micro‑fulfillment hubs transform delivery speed. Couriers become community heroes, bridging streets and screens. Share your favorite delivery innovation—we’ll spotlight practices others can adopt tomorrow.
Marketplaces that Empower Small Sellers
Listings, ratings, and escrow build credibility for first‑time sellers. Training on photos, packaging, and returns turns informal hustle into repeatable business. What tutorial changed your store? Your tip could double someone’s sales.
A tomato farmer in Maharashtra shifted planting by a week after a weather alert and saved his season. Which advisory messages helped you most? Share them to strengthen a regional knowledge loop.
Agritech and Climate Resilience
Parametric insurance pays on rainfall triggers, not paperwork stacks. Paired with input loans, it steadies cash flow. Have you tried such coverage? Your experience could demystify it for cautious neighbors.
Agritech and Climate Resilience
Talent, Entrepreneurship, and Diaspora Capital
From Lagos to Ho Chi Minh City, coworking spaces become storytelling stages. A demo night leads to a hire, then a partnership. Share your hub’s small win—momentum compounds when communities celebrate.
Talent, Entrepreneurship, and Diaspora Capital
Short, practical courses in cloud, data, and UX create exportable talent. A coder in Kigali freelanced abroad after a cohort project went viral. Which course changed your trajectory? Recommend it below.