Argentina’s presidential primary is over, and the stage is now set for October’s presidential and legislative elections. With the participation of 92.8 percent of the country’s registered voters, Argentina’s primary election results provide a good indication of how the actual election is…
Emerging Market View: What Our Analysts Are Reading
Ukraine bonds fell to a record low last week, as the IMF found a $15 billion shortfall in the country’s budget, according to Bloomberg. The Financial Times also reported that Ukraine may need to “double its $17 billion emergency loan ‘within weeks’…
Turkey 2020: Align Strategy with Shifting Economic Trajectory
Turkey is at a turning point in its economic trajectory. As the fuel of 2001 reforms runs out, the country is facing growth rates lower than the past decade, rising inflation amidst low consumption, and a depreciating currency. As domestic…
Multinationals Are Reconsidering their Operating Models in Venezuela
As Venezuela gears up for municipal elections in December, which are likely to be viewed as a referendum on the government, the operating environment has become increasingly difficult for multinational companies. Venezuela has become a leading source of concern for…
Emerging Market Executive Spotlight: Disruptive Innovation with Terry Thiele
Frontier Strategy Group has built a vibrant and dynamic community of emerging market thought leaders ranging from our client executives to academics to former diplomats. In the case of our most recent Emerging Market Executive Spotlight Podcast all three definitions…
Scenario Planning for Emerging Markets
In my previous post on the topic of strategic planning, we took a closer look at the personal and professional risks that executives face through the strategic planning process. In this post, we will focus on another thorny question: Is…