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

The Next Web

Riding the wave of global awareness for the need to stay competitive, Tanzania has taken some positive steps forwards, including government investments in a fibreoptic backbone as well as strategic initiatives around promoting start-ups. industry in Tanzania. In one word, that issue is trust.

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Invest in Israel Newsletter June 2010 Edition

VC Cafe

Eureka was set up in 1985 as a legal framework allowing European companies to collaborate and receive government funding. Red Herring, a global media company, included eight Israeli start-ups among its European Top 100 for 2010 in recognition of their innovations and technologies across their respective industries. citations per paper.