Africa-Development View all
Digital economy is providing tourism opportunities in Africa
Since 2016, tourism market trends have shifted away from “get-a-way” travel to traveling for ‘authentic’ experiences. This transformation is driven…More
Entrepreneurship opportunities in the developing world
In his famous TED talk “Plutocrats, Pitchforks are coming”, the billionaire venture capitalist Nick Hanauer says “Capitalism works works because…More
Need for a more engaged diaspora in development of the third-world
One often meets people in the diaspora who, at some point, had every intention of going back to their country…More
Africa-Tech View all
Nigerian micro-lending Startup QuickCheck uses machine learning to credit-score borrowers
In a bid to increase access to credit across the country, Nigerian micro-lending startup QuickCheck is using machine learning to…More
LAC Development View all
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Get More out of your Next Vacation in the Caribbean
Spring is right around the corner. Soon you will be heading to the Caribbean for your annual vacation. I guess…More
International Events View all
Kompa, Zouk & Kizomba Night at the Port!
Dec 08, 2018 @ 10:00 pm – Starting September 15, on every other Saturday evening, from 10p through 1a, we will clear a section of the floor for you to dance the evening away to the best of old and new school Kompa, Zouk and Kizomba, spun by the DMV’s very own DJ Vasco! Join us!! PS- there will be NO cover […]
Lyuti Chushki Bulgarian Folk Music at Bossa Bistro
Jan 16, 2019 @ 9:00 pm – 10:30 pm – Lyuti Chushki means “hot peppers” in Bulgarian. They play traditional Bulgarian music for weddings, concerts, festivals, dance parties and feasts. Lyuti Chushki are “hot peppers” and you can’t have a feast without them! Based in DC, they have been playing for weddings, concerts, festivals, dance parties and feasts throughout the eastern USA since 1997. They play […]
PAP World Music Series Presents
Dec 01, 2018 @ 9:00 pm – 11:30 pm – Meet us at Port-au-Prince – a crossroads for those who love Haiti, her culinary and artistic offerings, as well as the arts and culture beyond her shores. Indeed, we aim to be a true “port” where the world intentionally collides!