Publication database

In 2015, the ADB engaged Inclusive Business Sweden to prepare this sector study on IB models in the value chain of the textile and clothing industry in Asia, focusing on Bangladesh and Myanmar. The study focussed on mapping opportunities for developing inclusive business models across supply chains in Asia as possible new and innovative investment opportunities for leading Swedish and other international and local companies in the sector. 11 broad opportunities were identified in Bangladesh and 8 in Myanmar. Within each of the two countries, two opportunities were prioritised which were considered to be commercially viable and scalable with a great potential for positive impact. 

This paper aims to explore how Corporate Impact Venturing, encompassing all ventures generating financial, strategic and social and/or environmental returns, is applied in practice, and what is needed to enable such productive partnerships between corporations and inclusive business in low-income markets of developing countries.

This study provides an evaluation of the impact of the Connected Farmer mobile agriculture (mAgri) solution and documentation of the lessons learned during its implementation. The Connected Farmer solution addresses the value chain management inefficiencies and increases productivity of both the agribusiness and the smallholder farmers who supply them.

This publication provides a conceptual and case-based exploration of scaling impact in relation to PPPs. It seeks to unpack the concept of scaling and create conceptual clarity by presenting an overview of the terms, frameworks, and models used in relation to scaling. It aims at understanding the specific role of PPPs in scaling and at supporting practitioners in getting to grips with different scaling approaches.

This report discusses "system leadership" needed to tackle global challenges like food security, climate change, job creation, and gender parity. System leadership can help align the efforts of diverse stakeholders in order to accelerate this process, and ensure that it delivers more sustainable, inclusive business growth and human development.

Based on in‐depth discussions and research involving more than 20 global companies spanning a broad range of industries, The Inclusive Innovators applies the strategies, lessons, and insights from these companies to identify ways in which businesses can leverage the SDGs to join sustainable business with sustainable development.

This report reviews the World Economic Forum’s New Vision for Agriculture (NVA) initiative that has supported leaders in 19 countries across Asia, Africa and Latin America to develop action-oriented partnerships on the ground, mobilizing over $10.5 billion in investment commitments. The reports describes the diverse partnership models that have emerged, building upon a shared vision, a set of core principles, and series of key tactical steps that are similar across many countries.

Agri-business for Trade Competitiveness Project (ATC-P), branded as Katalyst, is one of the largest market development initiatives in Bangladesh. This report explains how Katalyst is realising systemic change by making market systems more inclusive.