Suggestions to reshape the DFC to work as a more strategic and effective tool for statecraft while mobilizing private capital and supporting American business

New consumption categories in developing markets could create opportunity for early investments

Tales of China's Belt and Road Initiative's project failures and culture clashes

Most frequently asked questions from our year of mini-retirement

From the worst financial crisis in modern history to war, Lebanon has had a brutal five years. We hopped on a flight to Beirut to see the implications. We are not just out here looking for alpha but also exploring how things can go wrong. After all, that's a big part of the frontier / emerging markets story. Join us as we explore the dynamics in this fascinating country.

Recently, Argentina's public markets have boomed. In this interview, we explore the private market potential in Argentina. Learn how President Javier Milei's free market policies are allowing the country's economy and its many disciplined businesses to switch from survival to growth mode, creating opportunities for private equity investors.

Explore the second wave of post-Soviet opportunities. In this article, we discuss how the first generation raised after the fall of the USSR could catalyze the business environment in certain markets.

Itinerary and insights from a trip to Iraq including Kurdistan and Mosul

Trip tips for a visit to Saudi Arabia featuring stops in Medina, AlUla, Jeddah, Taif, and Riyadh

The first year on the road: The adventure and realities of mini-retirement

Development funds prop up many frontier / emerging private markets. How will these markets be impacted by sweeping, global aid cuts?

Join us as we explore the burgeoning startup ecosystem in Sri Lanka with Mevan Peiris, CEO of Hatch - an innovation hub / co-working space

Posting in conjunction with the kickoff of COP29 in Baku today - overview and insights on the private investment environment in Azerbaijan

Conversation with the founder and CEO of Miarakap - Madagascar's only significant, local private impact investor

Advice and travel tips for navigating Madagascar - an island featuring massive biodiversity, varying cultures, and few tourists.

It’s not easy, it’s not at a large scale, but it IS possible to pull off an impactful, profitable investment in Madagascar.

Update on Nepal's vibrant Private Equity and Venture Capital ecosystem from Investment Director of True North Associates

Itinerary planning tips, advice, and surprises in Mongolia!

Interview with rising star Mongolian economic expert, founder of Capital Markets Mongolia. Learn about what makes this country a

In this interview with the COO of the Mongolian Stock Exchange (MSE), we discuss updates and opportunities on the fast-growing exchange.