IB Choice

Every month we present the most significant publications.

IB Choice is a curated library of topical publications carefully selected by IB experts. This collection complements the publications database by helping users navigate an abundance of available publications. Each publication highlighted in this collection distills key recommendations, as well as insights into the relevance of the material for inclusive business. Users can search entries by topic, region and country to enable them to find highly targeted and specific information pertinent to their needs and interests. 

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Foreign companies operating in a ‘host’ country’s private sector play an important role in fostering inclusive development in these nations. How can they realise their full potential for inclusivity?  This PhD thesis explores the contributions of the Dutch private sector to inclusive development in Kenya’s three most important sectors and makes recommendations for companies and policymakers.

The Model Agreement for Responsible Contract Farming is a simple and practical legal tool to support the implementation of global principles and guidelines and make responsible investment a reality. This article summarizes the main insights and recommendations from the guide to leverage the insights for practitioners.

Este estudio de McKinsey destaca tres factores de éxito para los sistemas de dinero móvil: la escala, las asociaciones y la innovación.

Cette étude de McKinsey met en évidence trois facteurs de succès des systèmes de monnaie mobile : l'échelle, les partenariats et l'innovation.

This McKinsey study highlights three success factors for mobile money systems: scale, partnerships, and innovation.

L'article de la Harvard Business Review se concentre sur la mise en œuvre d'initiatives commerciales inclusives et souligne la nécessité de passer de la RSE aux activités commerciales de base.

The Harvard Business Review article focuses on the implementation of inclusive business initiatives and stresses the need to move from CSR to core business activities.

En la presente publicación se ofrece una instantánea del panorama mundial de la financiación mixta, basada en las inversiones del sector privado realizadas por 35 instituciones de desarrollo bilaterales y multilaterales entre 2012 y 2015.

Cette publication donne un aperçu du paysage mondial de la finance mixte, en se basant sur les investissements du secteur privé réalisés par 35 institutions de développement bilatérales et multilatérales entre 2012 et 2015.

This publication provides a snapshot of the global blended finance landscape, based on the private sector investments made by 35 bilateral and multilateral development institutions between 2012 and 2015.

L’étude a pour but d’apporter un meilleur éclairage sur le rôle essentiel que jouent les entreprises inclusives pour réduire le fossé entre les riches et les pauvres et lutter contre les disparités de genre. Elle souhaite offrir une nouvelle vision de la manière dont les entreprises perçoivent les contraintes de genre, en tirent des bénéfices substantiels et répercutent les résultats sur les personnes qui se trouvent à la base de la pyramide.

The study aims to provide more understanding on the importance of inclusive business (IB) in helping narrow the chasm between the rich and the poor, alongside addressing the gender gap. It aspires to provide a fresh perspective on how businesses that recognize gender-based constraints reap substantial benefits and trickle-down results up to those in the base of the pyramid (BoP).

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