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For tech to develop in emerging economies, the first obstacle is trust

The Next Web

In February I found myself seeking air-conditioned sanctuary in the Dar Es Salaam offices of Kinu , a co-working space and business accelerator, talking with Co-Founder and Community Manager John Paul Barretto. industry in Tanzania. industry in Tanzania. In one word, that issue is trust.

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Invest in Israel Newsletter June 2010 Edition

VC Cafe

The Swiss Institute for Management Development (IMD) ranked Israel 17th out of 58 of the world’s most economically developed nations in its 2010 World Competitiveness Yearbook, raising it by seven spots from its 2009 ranking. For previous editions of the newsletter, click here. ISRAEL RANKED 17TH MOST COMPETITIVE ECONOMY BY IMD.