Frontier Strategy Group - Emerging Market Insights

2016 will likely be another volatile year for SSA. A new wave of currency depreciation, low commodity prices, and a subdued global outlook will put pressure on many economies. Listen to FSG's Head of Sub-Saharan Africa research, Anna Rosenberg, talk about the main trends affecting the region in 2016 and how MNCs can plan ahead.

The outlook for EMEA markets in 2016 remains challenging, but MNCs are looking at ways to optimize performance despite headwinds. This podcast summarizes the key themes from FSG's October 7, 2015 executive round table event, highlighting how MNCs are planning to adapt their businesses for success in 2016.

FSG Head of Global Research, Joel Whitaker interviews Pablo Gonzalez, Practice Leader for Latin America on his 2020 business outlook for Brazil. In addition to providing an overview of the long-term view of the Brazilian market, Pablo also shares key takeaways from his recent research trips and discussions with executives on the ground.

Despite the uncertainty in the Ukrainian market, MNCs need to consider selective opportunities as well as careful scenario planning as part of their 2016 Ukraine strategies. This podcast discusses the baseline assumptions MNCs should include in their 2016 Ukraine plans, the primary risks to monitor, and what companies can do to manage the country's difficult operating environment.

As Turkey's November election date nears, political instability, rising insecurity and currency volatility are muting confidence levels among both consumers and businesses. In this podcast, FSG's lead Turkey analyst Zeynep Kosereisoglu discusses the outlook for the market and actions MNCs should take now to adapt to what is likely to be a prolonged period of uncertainty.

Multinationals are increasingly reconsidering their presence in Venezuela and deciding if they should remain committed to the market or exit entirely. In this podcast, FSG's Practice Leader for Latin America Research Antonio Martinez discusses how companies should evaluate their current footprint, the strengths of their local partners, and the long-term attractiveness of the Venezuelan market.

Argentina’s recession continues as a result of years of excessive fiscal spending, which caused a series of macroeconomic imbalances, prompting government interventions that have also significantly impacted the operating environment for MNCs. In this podcast, FSG's Senior Analyst for Latin America Research Mario Gutierrez discusses how multinationals should plan for a recovery in Argentina.

As SSA’s second-largest oil producer, Angola is exposed to volatility resulting from low oil prices. This has led to an economic crisis, but MNCs are nevertheless expanding locally as the government pushes business reforms and economic diversification with a new-found urgency. In this podcast, SSA Senior Analyst Alexa Lion comments on trends MNCs should factor into their 2016 Angola plans.

Tunisia's economic outlook for H2 2015 and 2016 deteriorated after the second terrorist attack in the country. Amid rising risk perceptions, executives must understand the nature of insecurity in the country and ensure their distributors are responding effectively to lower domestic demand

Profitability challenges in Turkey will intensify, as heightened competition and heavy price pressures combine with easing economic growth. To effectively differentiate their product in the market, MNCs must optimize distribution management by strengthening distributor relationships, helping distributors improve sales effectiveness and create additional demand in the market