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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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Membership Based Organisations and Affordable Housing Delivery in the Greater Accra Metropolitan Area, Ghana
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The report seeks to shed light on the character of membership-based organizations and the practices and scope of their initiatives within the land and housing market within the Greater Accra Metropolitan Area.The research investigates the extent to which the activities of Cooperative Credit Unions and Staff Associations in the land market have increased members’ access to land, enabled access to credit facilities and facilitated the delivery of affordable housing.

PublisherO. K. Sarfoh, G. Kavaarpuo, O. A. Konadu, J. Ayitio
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Region/CountrySub-Saharan Africa
Ghana
IB Topics: BoP as customer
SectorHousing or Construction
Yes
Membership Based Organisations and Affordable Housing
Affordable housing in Ghana - sector study
55

Low-income households often face difficulties in accessing good quality and at the same time affordable housing solutions. In Ghana both the informal and formal sector supply of housing continues to be inadequate to meet the increasing demand. This has resulted in acute and persistent housing deficits. This report sets out the major issues affecting affordable housing provision and seeks to present a business case for formal private sector interventions in affordable housing in Ghana.

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AuthorG. Kavaarpuo, J. Ayitio, K. Sarfoh
LanguageEnglish
Region/CountrySub-Saharan Africa
Ghana
IB Topics: BoP as customer, Inclusive business models and strategy
SectorHousing or Construction
Yes
Affordable housing in Ghana
Shared Prosperity through Inclusive Business: How successful companies reach the Base of the Pyramid
48

This report summarises practical lessons learned from IFC's inclusive business clients including 21 profiles from agribusiness, health, housing, ICT, retail and utilities. It illustrates lessons for different parts of the value chain – including procurement, product development, distribution and retail, and marketing and sales.

PublisherInternational Finance Corporation (IFC)
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AuthorE. Ishikawa, K. Gaertner, T. Masuoka
LanguageEnglish
Region/CountryGlobal
IB Topics: BoP as customer, BoP as supplier, Inclusive business models and strategy
SectorAgriculture or Food, Education, Energy, Health, Housing or Construction, Retail, Manufacturing or Consumer Goods
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