Developing Economy news and trends

Mastercard: Turning Refugee Camps Into Smart Cities
Mastercard // June 21, 2017

On a dirt path that passes for a street in a Kenyan refugee camp, a merchant sells grains he bought from a local farmer outside the settlement. To call it an “economy” would be euphemistic, but it’s a living, and it’s enough to support his...

Mastercard, Unilever Give Emerging Market SMEs A Boost
B2B Payments // March 02, 2017

Mastercard and Unilever have paired up to help small businesses in emerging markets. The companies said Wednesday (March 1) that their collaboration will yield several initiatives to help small- and macro-sized firms to support the growth of those businesses and their local economies. The partnership was...

Interviews & Exclusives
PPRO: The 10 Fastest Growing Global eCommerce Markets

March 21, 2018
It’s an exciting time to be a global brand. In western markets, eCommerce continues to grow steadily — but, more importantly, it’s taking significant hold in less developed markets, opening up opportunities for brands to secure footholds in new regions. The time, according to ePayment service provider PPRO, is now. Global merchants who wait until […]

Mastercard: Turning Refugee Camps Into Smart Cities

June 21, 2017
On a dirt path that passes for a street in a Kenyan refugee camp, a merchant sells grains he bought from a local farmer outside the settlement. To call it...