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This study provides, for the first time, data that evaluates the ability of social enterprises to satisfy the basic needs of poor populations. Focusing on Colombia, Mexico, Kenya and South Africa, the dynamics in the public, private, and third sectors were examined, and to what extent these influence the activities of social enterprises. The study includes concrete recommendations on how to increase the contribution of social enterprises to poverty alleviation.

Esta investigación presenta casos en Guatemala, Bolivia, Perú, y Sudáfrica en los que se construyeron alianzas que desarrollaron formar innovadoras en la prestación de servicios básicos a las personas de la base de la pirámide.

This report provides a detailed review of SABMiller's approach to supporting entrepreneurs in its value chain. It focuses on two programmes: Oportunidades Bavaria, which supports small scale retailers in subsidiary Bavaria’s value chain in Colombia; and SAB KickStart, which supports a wide range of entrepreneurs in SABMiller subsidiary SAB Ltd’s local communities in South Africa.

This report presents findings from a series of regional dialogues on sustainable livelihoods and the varying cultural and socio-economic contexts of doing business with the poor in Asia, Latin America and Africa. It elaborates on discussions regarding the motivations of doing business with the poor, understanding market needs and demand, reaching customers, financing investment, providing affordable products, scaling and improving supply chains.