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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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Based on an analysis of the CGAP’s data from national surveys of smallholder households and smallholder diaries, this paper outlines the profile and needs of smallholder families and their various subgroups. Firstly, the paper looks at the relationship between financial activities and the different livelihood strategies employed by smallholder families. Further, it highlights the characteristics and behaviors that are common to large groups of smallholders, discusses how the overall market can be segmented most effectively, and presents a nuanced picture of the different types of smallholder households. Finally, the paper discusses opportunities available for various stakeholders serving smallholder families.

PublisherConsultative Group to Assist the Poor (CGAP), Nathan Associates
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AuthorE. P. Neumann, H. Miller, K. Hamilton, K. Hughes, P. Priya, R. Karuppusamy, R. Tamara, V. Thangavel
LanguageEnglish
Region/CountryGlobal, South Asia, Sub-Saharan Africa
Bangladesh, Côte d'Ivoire, Mozambique, Nigeria, Tanzania, Uganda
IB Topics: BoP as customer, Data
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