[kictanet] Why Leapfrogging in Frontier Markets Isn't Working

Tue Mar 26 09:41:17 EAT 2019

+1 Ali,

Not to oversimplify my point, but if only inbound tech/businesses would
take good time to re-evaluate core business models and local enviroments
before leaping in. I also think leapfrogging in itself may not be felt in
some countries like KE where new technologies are adapted almost
immediately albeit in ways that only benefit or fit into the local needs
and enviroment.

In some situations, a big leap works, in others bit stepwise scalling
coupled with adaptating solutions to local problems, nuances and ways of
living would be the best formula.

Regards
GR

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> Alice
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> Interesting article. Long read but worth it. My take is that the author
> makes valid arguments. There are certain areas which I think he should have
> paid attention to:-
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> 1. Comparing Africa and the rest of the world as if Africa is one country
> is a bit of a stretch.
> 2. The #BigTech example (Uber specifically) is not complete without taking
> into account that global companies fail in frontier markets not because
> they don't have the muscle to succeed but because they fail to understand
> and learn from local nuances.
> 3. Platforms are under attack by regulators everywhere and this
> conversation won't be complete if we don't pay attention to what regulation
> will mean going forward in Africa.
> 4. Scaling is not for everyone. To equate innovation to scaling doesn't in
> my humble opinion tell the whole story.
> 5. To tell the story of 'Leapfrogging' in Frontier Markets without talking
> about Mpesa is in my humble opinion missing a big part of the story. I'm
> hoping that the next part will probably cover this?
>
> Regards
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> Listers
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> Has anyone perhaps have had a look at the above report? Shouldn't this
> report have been released by now? Almost 9 months later?
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> Dr. Ndemo, as Chair of the Taskforce please give us an update?
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> Hello Listers,
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> Great development for children in our online space in Kenya; Opening
> of the *Cyber
> Wing* at the Child Protection Unit (DCI).
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> The wing will support investigators tackle Child Online crimes.
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> The unit will be the first in Africa to be linked to Interpol's
> International Child Sexual Exploitation database.
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> See more info; @DailyNation
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> https://www.nation.co.ke/news/Kenya-gets-first-cyber-unit-to-fight-child-sex-abuse/1056-5041396-trw3ca/
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> Great day.
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> Lillian Kariuki.
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