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Faith Driven Investor

Episode 183 - Marks on the Markets: Frontier Investing with Pragma Advisors

Oct 28, 2024
Join Patrick Lowndes, a tech entrepreneur and founder of Pragma Advisors, along with Andrew Winker, a Bain consultant passionate about redemptive business, and Tamanno Hodjihanova, a frontier market advocate from Uzbekistan. They dive deep into the 2024 Pragma Investment Market Study, exploring the transformative potential of frontier markets. The discussion highlights the shift from traditional philanthropy to sustainable business development, the importance of local leadership, and impactful investing strategies that prioritize both faith and financial returns.
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Quick takeaways

  • Investing in frontier markets offers unique opportunities for faith-driven investors to achieve both economic returns and spiritual outreach.
  • Local leadership and partnership with regional entrepreneurs are essential for successful investment outcomes in developing economies.

Deep dives

Understanding Frontier and Emerging Markets

Frontier and emerging markets present unique investment opportunities that are often overlooked. These markets are characterized by their developing economies, which can lead to high potential returns despite inherent risks such as political instability and economic volatility. Investors are encouraged to look beyond traditional metrics of market stability and consider the social and spiritual dimensions that can impact growth. The focus on markets with scarce Christian representation highlights a dual opportunity for both economic gain and spiritual outreach, positioning faith-driven investors as key players in these communities.

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