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This database contains a diverse range of more than 2,000 publications about inclusive business and relating topics, such as impact investing, microfinance and market systems approaches. You will find not only reports but also market intelligence, case studies, tools and videos that touch upon of several sectors and regions.

The diverse range of publications in this database all relate to inclusive business - meaning business models that engage base of the pyramid (BoP) consumers, suppliers, entrepreneurs and/or employees in low income and/or emerging markets.

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Building Inclusive Supply Chains
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This publication shows how Japanese retailer MUJI has built an inclusive supply chain positively impacting on small producers at the base of the pyramid (BOP), and how its stakeholders perceive its benefits. The report reflects direct feedback gathered during interviews and surveys conducted by IFC with different stakeholders in MUJI's supply chain, including producers, customers, employees, and management. The report highlights key challenges and opportunities that stem from engagement with the BOP producers in emerging markets. It also provides insights into good practice in incorporating the BOP producers into global value chains, drawing on MUJI’s experiences.

PublisherInternational Finance Corporation (IFC)
Publish Date
AuthorA. Masuda, S. Saruta
LanguageEnglish
Region/CountryEurope and Central Asia, South Asia, Sub-Saharan Africa
India, Kenya, Kyrgyz Republic, Lao PDR
IB Topics: BoP as supplier
SectorRetail, Manufacturing or Consumer Goods
No
Building Inclusive Supply Chains
Comparing the costs of different urban sanitation solutions in developing cities in Africa and Asia
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This Policy Brief summarises a literature review that explored the costs of various sanitation technologies.

PublisherWSUP
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Author
LanguageEnglish
Region/CountrySouth Asia, Sub-Saharan Africa
Bangladesh, Ghana, Kenya
IB Topics: BoP as customer
SectorWater, Sanitation or Waste Management
No
Comparing the costs of different urban sanitation solutions in developing cities in Africa and Asia