Publication database

Conexsus supports small farmers associations and cooperatives that work under a income-generating model that preserves standing forest and other biomes. It focuses on three lines of action: business model, market access, and impact finance.

Fomento Social Banamex is the philanthropic arm of Citibanamex Mexico, and its goal is to reduce inequality in Mexico. It promotes capacity-building for social organizations to better meet the needs of marginalized communities living in poverty. Under this scheme and through its strategic partners, it has supported Unión Majomut, a cooperative of coffee farmers from Chiapas, so that it partakes in the entire value chain and earns a higher income for partner families.

Argidius Foundation supports small and mediumsized enterprises to improve the quality of life of the population living in poverty by promoting entrepreneurship ecosystems that involve strategic partners. To this end, Argidius has supported Thriive (in Guatemala), an organization that provides institutional strengthening and equipment acquisition services to small and medium-sized enterprises, under a “repay the community” model.

This brief takes an in-depth look at the application, benefits, and scalability of financial guarantees in impact investing. The study outlines how guarantees have been used to date in U.S. community investing, what challenges have been associated with their use, and what opportunities exist to use guarantees at greater scale to support communities and the environment.

This comprehensive report takes the five step impact measurement methodology from the EVPA and applies it to two case studies; Investisseurs & Partenaires, a social impact fund focused on supporting small and fast growing African enterprises and Reach for Change, a grant maker offering a five-year incubation programme for early stag entrepreneurs focusing on improving the lives of children.

This case study showcases the Juhudi Kilimo business which provides asset financing and technical assistance to smallholder farmers throughout Kenya and aims to increase the incomes of the farmers by 50 percent. It outlines how the model works, the business and development impacts to date, and the key success factors.

This case study discusses the Tribanco business model, a financial institution that provides financial and management solutions for its retail customers at the bottom of pyramid. The study elaborates on the finance sector in Brazil as well as Tribanco's market drivers, commercial results and impact.

This case study focuses on the inclusive business model of Promigas, a private utility provider of natural gas in Colombia. Approximately 88% of Promigas’ residential customers in Colombia belong to the country’s lowest-income strata. Promigas offers financing to low-income families that can't afford to pay for the service upfront. The case describes the inclusive business model, the company's commercial drivers, results achieved as well as IFC's role and value add.

This notes provides a synopsis of how four energy companies – SolarNow, Simpa Networks, Grameen Shakti and M-Kopa – have successfully developed an in-house asset finance capacity.

This short case study reviews how Honey Care worked with several ANDE members to refine its business strategy and access to financing. Open Capital Advisors supported management to become more sustainable and investment ready, and the Lundin Foundation, Root Capital, and Grameen Foundation provided the high-risk patient capital it needed.