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This paper examines the importance of SMEs in Indonesia and what their main constraints are. It further examines the involvement of women entrepreneurs in SMEs and the obstacles faced; as well as the innovation capability of SMEs.

This report includes a set of 31 case studies on IFC’s portfolio companies with inclusive business models. The presented companies are profitably providing goods, services, and livelihood opportunities to the Base of the Pyramid. In the case studies the reader gets an insight in the specific background of the companies, the business models as well as drivers for the specific business models and results of the latter.

This report examines the interest of market intermediaries and facilitators in supporting social enterprises (SEs) and impact investment platforms, such as a regional stock exchange, in Asia.

This case study presents the business model of the Vietnamese company Mai Vietnamese Handicrafts (MVH). The company reaches out to artisans in underserved areas and employs them as producers. As well as being the primary marketing agent for neglected women in rural areas, MVH is also actively involved in product development, marketing activities and design to offer quality, environmentally friendly and trendy products.

This case study showcases Ballarpur Industries Limited (BILT), India’s largest manufacturer of paper, which joined the Business Call to Action with the commitment to integrate low-income smallholder farmers into its supply chain. It outlines the company's goals which include sourcing 87,500 metric tons of raw materials from local farmers; and it discusses how the business model works; the business and development impacts to date; and the key success factors.

This report reviews the Grameen Koota financial services and Hippocampus Learning Centres (HLC) partnership which provides fee-based quality education combined with an enjoyable experience of learning for children living in rural areas of Karnataka, India. It outlines the programme design, financial implications, challenges and pilot findings from 18 villages.

This report examines how Indian corporations are contributing to inclusive growth while strengthening their competitive advantage. It provides examples of initiatives that companies are taking across India to generate economic development and social benefit using capitalism.

This case study focuses on Beijing Shengchang Bioenergy S&T Co. Ltd. (SBST), a bio-energy manufacturer located in Beijing, China, that turns agricultural waste into bio-energy, while simultaneously benefiting the local farmers by providing them with extra income earned by selling agricultural waste to the company and also by reducing their fuel expenses if they switch from their traditional burners to biofuel burners. The report provides information about the context, the history and the development of the company including the business financial model, the actors and the results fo the activities.

This case study reviews a cocoa chain development program from VECO in Indonesia between 2010 and 2013. Benefits of the program include improved monitoring and performance, greater access to capital for the farmer organisations and rising sales and better incomes. The study also reviews future prospects and challenges

This report highlights issues, opportunities and challenges for public-private partnerships (PPPs) in fulfilling the rights to education for all - particularly the poor - in East Asia and the Pacific. It discusses the benefits and risks associated with PPPs, and essential factors for establishing successful partnerships.