The ninth edition of the Emerging Consumer Survey, Credit Suisse Research Institute’s annual study, analyzes market demand and consumer sentiment across eight emerging economies and reveals the highest levels of confidence among consumers concerning the prospects of these markets.

The Bank of Canada prepared a study on the use of cash by Canadians. The authors of the work conducted a population survey to understand what trends in the use of different payment methods are emerging in Canada, as well as what role cash plays today.

The Industrial Development Report 2018 was prepared by UNIDO and presented at the 17th Session of the UNIDO General Conference. The report studies demand as a driver for industrial growth and suggests policy tools focusing specifically on demand that can help attain inclusive and sustainable industrial development.

Meeting the mobile money needs of the unbanked in emerging markets is a vast opportunity. To succeed, providers need a clear view on what drives mobile money economics, and an innovative mind-set.