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This case study analyses the business model, market segment, successes and challenges, and scalability of n-Logue, a for-profit three tier business model that set up a network of wirelessly connected kiosks in villages through out India, to increase the delivery and access to information-based services.

This case study analyses the business model, market segment, successes and challenges, potential replicability and scalability of Philippines based Smart Communications which has enabled millions of low-income Filipinos to access communications services through electronic sales of airtime via short message service (SMS) and by reducing the unit size of such sales to as little as US$0.03.

This guideline presents a framework to assist businesses looking at how to confront HIV/AIDS; it focuses on the initiation and management of cross-sector partnerships and provides two practical partnership examples: Compagnie Ivoirienne d’Electricite (CIE) and the Ministry of Health (MOH) in the government of Cote d’Ivoire; and Old Mutual South Africa and Soul City.

This brief outlines SNV's 'NAPA' programme in Quang Binh, Vietnam, which aims to promote non-agricultural product activities (NAPA) that can enable its members to earn extra income. It reviews SNV's support to the programme including the set up a microfinance system, and establishing a training system for programme staff and participants; and it outlines the results and development impacts to date.

This report presents findings from a series of regional dialogues on sustainable livelihoods and the varying cultural and socio-economic contexts of doing business with the poor in Asia, Latin America and Africa. It elaborates on discussions regarding the motivations of doing business with the poor, understanding market needs and demand, reaching customers, financing investment, providing affordable products, scaling and improving supply chains.