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Looking ahead to 2022

Emerging trends and new advances in Inclusive Business

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Learn more about trends and advances in Inclusive Business by reading this nineteenth edition of the online magazine on Inclusive Business! The illustration was developed by Christopher Malapitan, a visual practitioner and trainer based in Brussels. Through the use of visual storytelling methods he empowers individuals and organizations to “see” what they mean.

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Inclusive Business Action Network
The Inclusive Business Action Network (iBAN) is a global initiative supporting the scaling and replication of inclusive business models. Through its strategic pillars iBAN blue and iBAN weave, iBAN manages an innovative online knowledge platform on inclusive business (inclusivebusiness.net) and offers a focused Capacity Development Programme for selected companies and policymakers in developing and emerging countries. iBAN creates a space where evidence-based knowledge transforms into learning and new partnerships. With its focus on promoting the scale-up of inclusive business models, thereby improving the lives of the poor, iBAN is actively contributing to the achievement of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. iBAN is funded by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development and the European Union. It is implemented by the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH.
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editorial

Powering the just transition – The biggest opportunity for Inclusive Business

In his editorial, Markus Dietrich argues that there is a unique window of opportunity in 2022 to position Inclusive Business as a business model for a just transition to an inclusive economy that leaves no one behind.

Markus Dietrich

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graphic summary

GRAPHIC SUMMARY

Learn more about trends and advances in Inclusive Business by reading this nineteenth edition of the online magazine on Inclusive Business! The illustration was developed by Christopher Malapitan, a visual practitioner and trainer based in…

Christopher Malapitan

editorial

Powering the just transition – The biggest opportunity for Inclusive Business

In his editorial, Markus Dietrich argues that there is a unique window of opportunity in 2022 to position Inclusive Business as a business model for a just transition to an inclusive economy that leaves no one behind.

Markus Dietrich

feature story

Looking ahead to 2022: Emerging trends and new advances in Inclusive Business

Inclusive Business is no longer on the sidelines; it has come front and center in the boardroom. Governments are also making headway in promoting Inclusive Business and developing inclusive business strategies. Several advances have been made in the ASEAN region, culminating in the recent ASEAN Inclusive Business Summit in Brunei. In this issue of CLUED-iN, the last of 2021, we take a look at new developments and advances in Inclusive Business, including new tools, innovations and practical approaches turning policy into action.

Alexandra Harris

Seven questions to make your business more inclusive of low-income and marginalized communities

Multi-national corporations are increasingly searching for ways to make their businesses more inclusive and sustainable. In their blog, Gillian Hinde and Jessie Coates of EY introduce the new Inclusive Business Playbook, which highlights innovative examples of inclusive business models and delves into key areas for companies to examine.
Blog post
Seven questions to make your business more inclusive of low-income and marginalized communities
Blog by Gillian Hinde, EY Global Corporate Responsibility Leader and Jessie Coates, EY Global Impact Entrepreneurship Leader
Gillian Hinde and Jessie Coates

Promoting Inclusive Business and innovation in ASEAN

In her interview, Marta Pérez Cusó covers the latest IB policy development in the ASEAN region and the practical next steps for inclusive business promotion. She also discusses the new publication Frontiers of Inclusive Innovation: Formulating technology and innovation policies that leave no one behind, which provides examples of how governments can support grassroots innovation and inclusive policies.
Interview
Promoting Inclusive Business and innovation in ASEAN
Interview with Marta Pérez Cusó, Economic Affairs Officer, United Nations ESCAP
Alexandra Harris

Harnessing innovative solar technology to provide opportunity in remote areas

Advances in distributed solar technology have created new opportunities for energy access in remote areas. Callum Yap of Okra Solar explains the latest developments and also tells us how inclusive business coaching helped his company develop a framework for working with communities at the base of the pyramid in Southeast Asia.
Interview
Harnessing innovative solar technology to provide opportunity in remote areas
Interview with Callum Yap, Manufacturing & Marketing Lead, Okra Solar
Alexandra Harris

How strategic coaching helped build a sustainable inclusive retail business in Egypt

Ahmed Sheikha shares how his company drew on advisory coaching services to develop an impactful inclusive business model in Egypt and to scale its impact on stakeholders.
Interview
How strategic coaching helped build a sustainable inclusive retail business in Egypt
Interview with Ahmed Sheikha, Chief Business Officer and Co-Founder, Brimore
Alexandra Harris

Cambodia Women Entrepreneurs Association: Supporting women-led inclusive businesses in Cambodia

The Cambodia Women Entrepreneurs Association is supporting the development of Inclusive Business in Cambodia. Lina Sophat discusses the role of CWEA in supporting women entrepreneurs as a permanent member of the IB accreditation committee.
Interview
Cambodia Women Entrepreneurs Association: Supporting women-led inclusive businesses in Cambodia
Interview with Lina Sophat, Secretary General of the Cambodia Women Entrepreneurs Association and IB Focal Point
Alexandra Harris

Lyly Food: Increasing visibility through IB accreditation in Cambodia

Lyly Food is a female-led company that buys fruits and vegetables from farmers, it is also one of the first Cambodian businesses to receive IB accreditation. Ing Chhiv Ly, the CEO, explains how developing an inclusive business model has benefited her company, and what the government can do to support businesses like hers.
Interview
Lyly Food: Increasing visibility through IB accreditation in Cambodia
Interview with Ms. Ing Chhiv Ly, CEO, Lyly Food
Olachi Thelma Opara

Harnessing the Full Potential of Inclusive Business

How might Inclusive Business evolve in future? George Schoneveld of the Center for International Forestry Research outlines how it could contribute to the global climate change agenda and why partnerships are essential.
Interview
Harnessing the Full Potential of Inclusive Business
Interview with George Schoneveld, Senior Scientist Value Chains, Finance and Investment (VFI), Center for International Forestry Research
Katharina Münster

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