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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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The Inclusive Business (IB) Features are an update on the framework for companies, policymakers, and investors about what it means to be an inclusive business. This set of features was developed with the input of leading global organizations, which have come together to generate consensus on the high-level characteristics of inclusive businesses. 

PublisherInclusive Business Action Network (iBAN), Business Call to Action (BCtA)
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The publication outlines a process of ‘principled prioritization’ aimed at helping companies to identify and prioritize their SDG targets, take action and report on their progress. This approach assists companies in integrating the SDGs into existing corporate responsibility and sustainability reporting programs. It also weaves together risk management and new business models that can contribute to the advancement of the SDGs.

PublisherUnited Nations Global Compact, Stichting Global Reporting Initiative (GRI)
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LanguageEnglish
Region/CountryGlobal
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This report provides case studies and lessons learned from seven Asian countries in five areas of innovative financing for development. Such innovative financing for development would benefit inclusive businesses as a new source of funding.

PublisherUNESCAP, Stakeholders and Major Groups, UN Regional Economic & Social Commission
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AuthorH. Hahm, M. Mikic, S. Akhtar
LanguageEnglish
Region/CountryEast Asia and Pacific, South Asia
India, Korea, Malaysia, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Thailand
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OECD and FAO have developed this Guidance to help enterprises observe standards of responsible business conduct and undertake due diligence along agricultural supply chains in order to ensure that their operations contribute to sustainable development. The Guidance comprises:

  • A model enterprise policy outlining the standards that enterprises should observe to build responsible agricultural supply chains;
  • A framework for risk-based due diligence describing the five steps that enterprises should follow to identify, assess, mitigate and account for how they address the adverse impacts of their activities;
  • A description of the major risks faced by enterprises and the measures to mitigate these risks;
  • Guidance for engaging with indigenous peoples.

 

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LanguageEnglish
Region/CountryEast Asia and Pacific, South Asia
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