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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


Growing Global Consumer Class
New consumption categories in developing markets could create opportunity for early investments


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


Lebanon: Exploring when the Worst Financial Crisis in Modern History and War Meet
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.


Argentina’s Private Market Potential: Interview with ConoSur Capital’s Gonzalo Ortiz Masllorens
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.


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.


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
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