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The aim of this report is to identify how commercial businesses can generate employment opportunities in rural areas through inclusive business models.

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 study outlines trends of retail modernisation in developing countries and its impact on the local population. The study reviews a wide range of policy options and shows that governments have significant leeway for shaping retail modernisation in an inclusive way.

This report briefly explains the approach of shared value, including factors and principles which are necessary for the successful inclusion of poor people into a company's value chain. Various business cases from different sectors and countries are presented and the diverse process steps from value chain analysis to project formulation, project implementation, impact measurement and scaling are examined.

This report examines and outlines the early lessons learned and the strategic questions that face the 2013 launched SABMiller's 4e Camino al Progreso Program, a partnership with the Multilateral Investment Fund of the Inter-American Development Bank and FUNDES that aims to leverage economically viable and inclusive corporate value chains to empower small-scale retailers, their families, and their communities.

This edition of the Tetra Pak Magazine looks closely at the opportunities the consumers “Deeper in the Pyramid” offer. The edition highlights examples of companies in other industries and examines the business models they are using to leverage this exciting opportunity. This magazine edition also presents ways in which companies can meet the needs of low-income consumers around the world with nutritious, safe, quality packaged food and beverages.

This paper examines the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in relation to companies' business activities. It sets out many significant opportunities for all companies to play a role in the achievement of the SDGs.