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Second Wave of Post-Soviet Opportunities
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.


The Next Generation of U.S. Development Finance: A More Effective and Mutually Beneficial Path Forward
Suggestions to reshape the DFC to work as a more strategic and effective tool for statecraft while mobilizing private capital and supporting American business


Systemic Impact of International Development Budget Cuts on Private Markets in Frontier and Emerging Economies
Development funds prop up many frontier / emerging private markets. How will these markets be impacted by sweeping, global aid cuts?


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


Oil, Soviet State of Mind, and the Silk Road: Understanding the Private Investment Environment in Azerbaijan
Posting in conjunction with the kickoff of COP29 in Baku today - overview and insights on the private investment environment in Azerbaijan


Madagascar Investor Spotlight: Conversation with Miarakap Founder and CEO Emmanuel Cotsoyannis
Conversation with the founder and CEO of Miarakap - Madagascar's only significant, local private impact investor


Baobabs, Lemurs, and Alpha?: Investing in Madagascar
It’s not easy, it’s not at a large scale, but it IS possible to pull off an impactful, profitable investment in Madagascar.


Investor Spotlight: Conversation with Nidhaan Shrestha from True North Associates
Update on Nepal's vibrant Private Equity and Venture Capital ecosystem from Investment Director of True North Associates


Mongolia Investing 101: A Conversation with Capital Markets Mongolia's Founder
Interview with rising star Mongolian economic expert, founder of Capital Markets Mongolia. Learn about what makes this country a


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


Findings from the Field: Fintech for Nomads, Innovative Forestry Financing, and More!
In our first flash report from Mongolia, we share our initial insights on this nation's unique economy.


Trekking for Alpha: Nepal Private Equity
In Trekking for Alpha's first report, we are excited to share our findings on the state of the nascent but growing PEVC ecosystem in Nepal.
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