"Emerging market finances are broken... which is why we see 3.5 billion consumers operating outside of the formal financial system." Tricia Martinez, founder of Wala, on our latest podcast: bit.ly/2BZLIvu

If #biometric vendors are unwilling to share source codes, countries should consider implementing legislation that compels them to do so. bit.ly/2MzAMck

On our latest podcast, Tricia Martinez talks about harnessing cryptocurrency and creating decentralized financial systems for consumers in the emerging world: bit.ly/2BZLIvu

There is a fleeting moment of opportunity right now for emerging markets to develop their strategic positions on data rights and data governance. bit.ly/2w54mw1

In our latest podcast, Tricia Martinez and producer meara sharma discuss why banks have failed consumers in emerging markets, how cryptocurrency and blockchain are helping to reimagine financial systems, and more: bit.ly/2BZLIvu

On our newest podcast, Aline Sara talks about leveraging the gig economy to create remote work opportunities for refugees: bit.ly/2Cd5lAx

In emerging economies, data protection starts with building secure infrastructure. This is how to get there: bit.ly/2w54mw1

"There are millions of qualified refugees, but they're just robbed of the opportunity to put their skill set to work." On our podcast, Aline Sara talks about her startup, NaTakallam, which helps refugees earn a living as online language tutors: bit.ly/2Cd5lAx

In #Ghana and #Nigeria there are separate biometric identity systems for voter registration, financial services, health insurance, driving licenses, and national security. How can we decrease competition and increase cooperation? bit.ly/2MzAMck

Latin America has been credited with rapid growth and dynamism over the past decade, but an astonishing 70% -- roughly 400m people -- still don’t have access to formal banking. The latest blog by our partner Pax Tecum Global Consultancy: bit.ly/2NfBwU6

"Our governments our failing us...social entrepreneurship is a grassroots approach to try to gain control and bring change in the region." Aline Sara, co-founder of NaTakallam, on the energy around startups in the Middle East: bit.ly/2Cd5lAx

Our recent piece in collaboration with our partner emerge85 on the need for governments to get on board with FinTech as a response to financial inclusion.

When financial innovation and political will coincide, the results can be profound. The latest blog by Pax Tecum Global Consultancy: bit.ly/2NfBwU6 CC O Globo_Economia

Although Nigerian tech companies used to be clones of larger international brands, new startups are charting their own path and creating products suited to local markets. bit.ly/2MgZLRs

Check out this podcast to tune into our founder Aline Sara talking about NaTakallam's beginnings and its growing impact, connecting #refugees & #displaced people with #language #learners worldwide to provide them with an #economic #opportunity.

Sustainable economic development cannot be achieved without empowering citizens by facilitating #financialinclusion, fostering entrepreneurship, and building an environment that supports growth. The latest blog by Pax Tecum Global Consultancy: bit.ly/2NfBwU6

Traditional approaches to insurance in Africa are transforming as a result of smartphone banking. bit.ly/2mVFLW9

#Mexico's willingness to work with #fintech startups demonstrates how crucial political will is for sustainable development and for its citizens to benefit from true economic empowerment. bit.ly/2NfBwU6

Happy Monday! And we're happy to share once more (incase you missed it)our recent published article in collaboration with our partner emerge85 on political will and #FinTech in the developing world - with great case on Nacional Financiera in Mexico paving the way ow.ly/6l2K30lKTFN

Farmers in #Kenya usually sell produce at informal markets that can waste up to 30% of a harvest. Twiga is bringing that number down to 5%. forbes.com/sites/mfonobon…