📊 Monitoring and reporting make progress visible. We are currently currently gathering and analysing the data from projects that received #businesspartnershipsupport in 2021. ⤵️Learn more about why and how: finnpartnership.fi/en/ajanko… #DevelopingMarkets #TeamFinland

Irys and Global Accessibility: Decentralization for Developing Markets 🔥 While Web3 promises decentralization and empowerment, many developing markets face barriers: high infrastructure costs, unreliable internet, and limited access to advanced blockchain tools. Traditional blockchains like Ethereum, with their high gas fees, and centralized data solutions exclude users in regions with low purchasing power. @irys_xyz addresses these challenges by making decentralized technology accessible to all | How Irys Supports Developing Markets | ➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖ Irys leverages its innovative architecture to break down barriers: ☑️ 🔹 Affordable Data Storage: With storage costs up to 20 times lower than Arweave, Irys enables users in developing markets to store data and deploy dApps without prohibitive expenses, as highlighted on irys.xyz 🔹 Low-Resource Requirements: The multi-tier storage system (Submit Ledger and Publish Ledger) and Matrix Packing allow even basic devices to participate in data verification, accommodating regions with limited hardware capabilities. 🔹 Scalable Infrastructure: Supporting up to 100,000 transactions per second with low latency, Irys ensures reliable performance even in areas with unstable internet, per its technical specs (docs.irys.xyz). 🔹 Programmable Data for Local Solutions: Developers can create tailored applications such as microfinance platforms or supply chain trackers using Irys’s programmable data, addressing local needs with minimal setup. 🔹Cross-Chain Accessibility: Compatibility with Ethereum, Solana, and Aptos allows integration with existing blockchain ecosystems, making Irys a gateway for users in developing regions to join global markets. | Practical Applications | ➖➖➖➖➖➖➖ 🔹 Microfinance in Africa: Irys’s low-cost storage supports decentralized lending platforms, enabling unbanked populations to access financial services. 🔹 Agricultural Data in Asia: Farmers can use Irys to store crop data securely, improving market access and pricing transparency. 🔹 Education in Latin America: Affordable dApps for e-learning, powered by IrysVM, provide educational resources to remote areas. | Advantages for Developing MarketsEconomic | ➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖ 🔹 Inclusion: Low costs and scalability empower local entrepreneurs and small businesses. 🔹 Resilience: Decentralized infrastructure reduces reliance on centralized systems prone to outages or censorship. 🔹 Community Empowerment: Tools like Irys Arcade (irysarcade.xyz) encourage participation, fostering local Web3 talent. Potential Overlaps and Distinctions ☑️ This topic shares a minor overlap with " @irys_xyz and Sustainable Web3" (cost efficiency) and "IrysVM" (IrysVM usage), but its focus on global accessibility and developing markets is unique. Unlike previous articles on security, scalability, or NFTs, this emphasizes social impact and inclusivity, aligning with Irys’s mission to democratize data. | ChallengesAwareness | ➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖ 🔹 Limited knowledge of Web3 in developing regions requires targeted education. 🔹 Infrastructure Gaps: Unreliable internet and power supply may hinder full adoption. 🔹 Regulatory Hurdles: Local laws could complicate decentralized implementations. 🔵 Irys paves the way for global Web3 accessibility, offering affordable, scalable, and decentralized solutions for developing markets. Join @irys_xyz to help bridge the digital divide and empower underserved communities 🚀 #Irys #Web3 #GlobalAccessibility #DevelopingMarkets

Trust gaps, compliance concerns, and payment risk often block trade between developed and developing nations. Letters of Credit (LCs) bridge this divide—here’s how they create win-win outcomes in global trade. #LettersOfCredit #TradeFinance #GlobalTrade #DevelopingMarkets

This spring, we are thrilled to co-organise webinars and seminars in different #DevelopingMarkets including 🇲🇦, 🇿🇲, 🇳🇦, 🇱🇦 and 🇹🇿. Check out our February newsletter for more information and save the dates! ➡️ bit.ly/3WRNE0f #TeamFinland

This week saw the roll-out of roadmaps seeking to combine growth, #investment and #sustainability in #developedmarkets and #developingmarkets, writes Chris Hall in this week's blog. #TakeFive and read more here: esginvestor.net/take-five-pl…

This week saw the roll-out of roadmaps seeking to combine growth, #investment and #sustainability in #developedmarkets and #developingmarkets, writes @chris_hall1967 in this week's blog. #TakeFive and read more here: esginvestor.net/take-five-pl…

This week saw the roll-out of roadmaps seeking to combine growth, #investment and #sustainability in #developedmarkets and #developingmarkets, writes @chris_hall1967 in this week's blog. #TakeFive and read more here: esginvestor.net/take-five-pl…

No single financing solution can address development challenges alone. Find out how @IFC_org’s new program, MCPP Real Sector, backed by 14 global #insurers, is unlocking billions to support real economy sectors in #developingmarkets. wrld.bg/Qi2b50UvvJS

No single financing solution can address development challenges alone. Find out how IFC’s new program, MCPP Real Sector, backed by 14 global #insurers, is unlocking billions to support real economy sectors in #developingmarkets. wrld.bg/owYW50UBtUb

Hyundai India Eyes Growth as Key Production Hub for Rising Export Demand Hyundai Motor India (HMI), the second-largest car manufacturer in the nation, has outlined bold News: qrcd.org/7OMd #carmanufacture #developingmarkets #manufacturingcapacity #EVecosystem

#Kaios & #Mastercard to help #SMEs in developing #markets adopt digital payments ow.ly/uM5f50TwQOE #DevelopingMarkets #DigitalPayments #Fintech #SmallBusiness #TechInnovation #MobilePayments #BusinessGrowth

What a day! #TFDay2024 was full of great discussions & insightful meetings. Learn more about Finnfund's funding for companies operating in #developingmarkets & #Ukraine 👉 finnfund.fi/en/investing/loo… #TeamFinland

📣 We have published our annual report 2023 also in English! Last year Finnish companies' projects targeted 38 #DevelopingMarkets and 16 different sectors. Most popular target countries were 🇰🇪🇻🇳🇺🇦. Read the report ➡️ bit.ly/4bZbSv0

We are participating in the World Village Festival this weekend! If your company is interested in doing business in #DevelopingMarkets or looking for business partners in Asia, Africa or Latin America, come and meet us at our tent T607 👉 bit.ly/4dP3qzL @maailmakylassa

The end of the year brings many new events for companies interested in #DevelopingMarkets! Check them out in our newsletter: 🔹SDG Booster workshop on Vietnam’s TVET sector on 29/11 🔹Uganda Forum on 5/12 in Helsinki & virtual Matchmaking event on 12/12 ➡bit.ly/40u1K8s

Our associates Cherop Cherono, Laura Kyalo, Alex Gatawa, and Frank Raudo recently attended the East Africa Syndicated Loans Conference and Training event in Nairobi, hosted by the Loan Market Association (LMA). #lma #loanmarketassociation #syndicatedloans #developingmarkets

Developing markets to lead cross-border spending in eCommerce #Technology #2028globally #crossborder #developingmarkets #Ecommerce dlvr.it/SsPnfL

EU's #GlobalGateway strategy offers Finnish companies new business opportunities in #DevelopingMarkets. Finnpartnership, together with #TeamFinland, is helping companies to take part in 🇪🇺-supported projects - read more 👉 bit.ly/3lvUp7Y

#BuildingBridges22➡️ 2000 participants, 65 panels and workshops. 💡👇 What are the solutions to improve the quality and accessibility of finance to give agency to local actors in the #GlobalSouth❔ How can banks and govs collaborate to fund projects in #DevelopingMarkets❔

Great to connect w/investment community at #GISDAlliance SDG Roundtable yday, w/support from @Sida. Under @UNDESA leadership we discussed realizing investment opportunities in #DevelopingMarkets identified by #SDGInvestorMaps & wider @INFFplatform to accelerate progress of #SDGs