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Microinsurance is growing and expanding throughout Africa. Led by the ILO's Microinsurance Innovation Facility and the MicroInsurance Centre, Briefing Note #1 identified over fourteen million low-income people in Africa who were covered by microinsurance at the end of 2008. The outreach almost doubled over the last 4 years. Even with such growth, there are clearly significant gaps. Substantial parts of the continent remain almost barren of microinsurance. Health, agriculture and property covers, all significantly in need by the low-income market, are evident as a mere fraction of life insurance coverage. This study provides a detailed picture of microinsurance in Africa and discusses challenges in the years to come in order to facilitate broader, high-quality expansion.

The report provides a detailed mapping of best practice for the implementation of sustainable local broadband access networks and an analysis of the situation in four countries in the Latin America and Caribbean region: Brazil, Dominican Republic, Guatemala and Peru.

This brief summarises the experience of the Spier Hotel in South Africa which implemented strategies to bring local entrepreneurs into its supply chain. It demonstrates the substantial development impact that can be generated by localising procurement, and it provides practical tips on how to bring local micro and small enterprises into corporate supply chains.

This study explores franchising in development and its ability to accelerate the growth of successful businesses. It reviews the successes, barriers and enablers for franchising; what the potential is for franchise business models to effectively and sustainably deliver “public” goods and services at scale; and whether micro-franchises offer an effective way to reach (and employ) the base of the pyramid in frontier markets.

This tool comes in the form of a PowerPoint pack and aims to help companies and stakeholders identify and implement models that profitably engage low-income populations across value chains, as well as develop affordable products and services that meet the needs of low-income populations. It presents good practice examples and includes a simulation activity that is best used in an interactive workshop setting, to identify risks and opportunities in building inclusive business.

This report examines the critical role of supply and distribution chains in harnessing the power of business for development impact. It highlights successful case examples, outlining the different approaches to responsible supply chain management; and it concludes with four issues that will need further exploration on the topic.

Este video expone la implementación y el funcionamiento de un modelo de negocios inclusivos en el sector lechero en Bolivia.

This report examines the evolution of the core business approach which has progressed form the concept of corporate social responsibility based on philanthropy, to approaches that incorporate development impact into the very core of day-to-day business. It pays attention to 'inclusive business' approaches which highlight the synergy between commercial value and social value, through innovation by business, non-profit organisations and governments.

Este documento presenta las lecciones aprendidas por el Fondo Internacional de Desarrollo Agrícola en el desarrollo rural enfocado en ejes de transformación productiva, gestión de proyectos y desarrollo institucional.