- Service Name
NextBillion
- Industry
Development, Business, Social Enterprise, Emerging Markets
- Main Value Proposition
NextBillion offers a comprehensive platform for sharing knowledge and resources that empower businesses operating in low- and middle-income countries.
- Description
NextBillion is an open forum that focuses on the development through enterprise community, providing insights and articles about business opportunities and challenges in low- and middle-income countries. It serves as a platform for entrepreneurs, investors, and researchers to share knowledge and resources related to emerging markets.
- Key Features
Original guest-written articles on business in emerging markets; Curated newsfeed and events calendar; Business development opportunities for enterprises; Jobs board for relevant positions in the development community
- Use Cases
Entrepreneurs seeking insights on market entry strategies in emerging economies; Investors looking for information on funding opportunities and market trends; Researchers and academics wanting to publish and share their findings with a targeted audience
- Competitive advantages
Free access to a wealth of original articles and resources; Focus on low- and middle-income countries, addressing specific challenges and opportunities; Strong affiliation with the William Davidson Institute, enhancing credibility and reach
- Strengths
NextBillion's strengths lie in its extensive network of contributors, its focus on relevant topics for emerging markets, and its commitment to providing free resources for the development community.
- Positioning
NextBillion positions itself as a leading platform for knowledge sharing and resource access in the development through enterprise sector, specifically targeting emerging markets.
- Audience
The primary audience includes entrepreneurs, investors, researchers, and professionals working in the development sector, particularly those focused on low- and middle-income countries.
- CTA
Subscribe to Our 'Business in Global Development' Newsletter!
- Tags
Emerging Markets
Business Development
Social Enterprise
Impact Investing
- Tagline
NextBillion - An Initiative of the William Davidson Institute at the University of Michigan
- Tone of Voice
Informative, Engaging, Supportive
- Differentiation
NextBillion uniquely combines original content, a curated newsfeed, and a jobs board specifically tailored for the development community, making it a one-stop resource for stakeholders in emerging markets.
- Brand Positioning
NextBillion is identified as a credible and authoritative source for information and resources related to business development in low- and middle-income countries, backed by the William Davidson Institute.
- Founded
2005-05-01