We 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? … Continue reading Incorporating Market Dynamics into Human-Centered Design
Targeting consumers and businesses at the bottom-of-the-pyramid (BoP) comes with a unique set of challenges and considerations, particularly for social enterprises. Looking beyond the “low price, low margin, high volume” model, what are some useful frameworks to consider when developing … Continue reading 5 Best Sales Practices for BoP Customers
With more than 1 billion people living without modern, reliable electricity, deepening the energy access and resilience nexus is one of the most pressing challenges of this decade. Zilient explored this challenge during a recent live online discussion with EarthSpark … Continue reading Energy access: An essential piece of the resilience puzzle
One year into democratic rule under State Counselor and National League for Democracy (NLD) leader Aung San Suu Kyi, Myanmar’s economy continues to receive mixed reviews. The country made BMI Research’s shortlist of the “10 emerging markets of the future” … Continue reading Myanmar: What’s Next for Asia’s Last Frontier?
How are entrepreneurs around the world chasing their dreams without losing a steady paycheck? We recently chatted with OnFrontiers expert Patrick McGinnis about his concept of the 10% Entrepreneur and cross-cultural entrepreneurship. A venture capitalist and private equity investor, Patrick … Continue reading 10% Entrepreneurship Around the Globe
OnFrontiers is very excited to announce that we’re partnering up with the Rockefeller Foundation to develop a global network of resilience experts. This initiative, called Zilient, was formally launched earlier this year by the Rockefeller Foundation and is a new … Continue reading OnFrontiers To Connect Resilience Practitioners
Hiring a rural workforce in an emerging market comes with all sorts of challenges as OnFrontiers expert and social entrepreneur Nat Robinson soon found out. Nat spent nearly five years as CEO of Juhudi Kilimo, an agricultural microfinance company based … Continue reading Dos and Don’ts When Recruiting a Rural Workforce in East Africa
Mobile money continues to drive economic growth with more than half a billion registered mobile money accounts across 92 markets at the end of 2016, according to the mobile operator association GSMA. In several emerging markets, however, mobile money is … Continue reading Opportunity Calling: Uneven Growth in Mobile Money Markets
For many companies, it isn’t the product or service that drives their ability to scale but the team of people that are put in place. With this in mind, how do you think about building and motivating your team? OnFrontiers … Continue reading 5 Tips for Building and Motivating Your Team
Although not touted as one of Africa’s traditional powerhouse economies, Rwanda is quickly developing a reputation as an underrated and enticing emerging market on the continent. In addition to boasting strong economic numbers, there are some less obvious reasons for … Continue reading Rwanda: The Benefits of Engaging a Small Country with Big Dreams