Culture Snippets A collection of snippets which provide cultural insights into a country.
Some of the writings below previously published in: Fast Company, GamesIndustry.biz, et al.
In Kenya, M-Pesa's success stemmed from addressing key needs: most households lacked bank access, mobile phone usage was high, and societal support was crucial. M-Pesa bridged these gaps, enabling easy payments and reducing corruption. With favourable regulations and Safaricom's dominance, it flourished. Its lesson? Understand a market's nuances for real success.
Read MoreWhat is a holistic approach to culturalisation and international UX? What does it comprise of? Why is it important for companies to have a holistic view and understanding of their markets and the customers (and their context), as well as to have a holistic strategy to your global growth across different teams?
Read MoreAll companies want to reach their target audience in the best way possible, to provide them with products and services that best suit their needs and wants in order to become competitive and grow. Market research is just the tip of the iceberg and a company needs to understand more than this to fulfil their ultimate potential in a market. So, how should companies find out their global and current audiences wants and needs?
Read MoreThere’s no doubt that mobile phones have changed the way we live. But where have mobile phones made the biggest impact? The answer is Africa, where mobile phones are revolutionising the way people interact with their environment and live their daily lives.
Read MoreHaving a holistic approach means looking at something as a whole interconnected entity; understanding the bigger picture. But what are holistic approaches and why are companies using them?
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