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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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Este reporte académico realiza una presentación general e introductoria sobre los fundamentos, beneficios y desafíos que los negocios inclusivos presentan para las empresas. Ejemplifica la presentación del tema con cuatro modelos de negocio inclusivos en Brasil y la India, en los sectores salud, forestal y energía.

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Publish Date
AuthorA. Ishikawa, L. Strandberg
LanguageSpanish
Region/CountryEast Asia and Pacific, Global, Latin America and the Caribbean
Brazil, India
IB Topics:
No

This study investigates the availability, price, and characteristics of off-grid electric lighting products in three Kenyan towns. It provides a detailed analysis and presents findings which include estimate market sizes, challenges observed, and an overview of the products market.

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Publish Date
AuthorA. Jacobson, J. Tracy, P. Johnstone
LanguageEnglish
Region/CountrySub-Saharan Africa
Kenya
IB Topics:
SectorEnergy
No

Este artículo desarrolla el concepto de negocios inclusivos, las claves del éxito y la capacidad que tienen de crear un impacto social que atienda la doble cuenta (económica y social). Así mismo se exponen las diferencias entre filantropía empresarial y inversión social.

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Publish Date
AuthorJ. Bruni, R.A. González
LanguageSpanish
Region/CountryGlobal
IB Topics:
No

This report assesses the potential, and the factors that contribute to or hinder the growth of India’s Energy Service Company (ESCO). It outlines lessons learned from the ESCO industries in Brazil, China, and the United States and summarises the key issues and opportunities; it concludes with recommendations to increase the industry’s attractiveness to investors.

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Publish Date
AuthorC. Singh, E. A. Delio, S. Lall
LanguageEnglish
Region/CountryEast Asia and Pacific, Global
India
SectorEnergy
No

This report provides an in-depth review of market-based approaches to improving access to energy; it clusters and analyses these strategies within four categories: 'grid connections', 'devices', 'solar home systems', and 'rural cooperatives'. It provides recommendations on how Aid agencies, Governments, Civil Society, Social entrepreneurs, Investors and Multinational corporations, can support and extend energy solutions lower in the Base of Pyramid.

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Publish Date
AuthorJ. Aron, L. Liautaud, O. Kayser
LanguageEnglish
Region/CountryGlobal
IB Topics:
SectorEnergy
No

Esta publicación describe el caso de desarrollo de proveedores de la Corporación Siderúrgica Huachipato de Chile, exponiendo los antecedentes, la labor de FUNDES, el modelo de intervención y los resultados de dicho programa.

Publisher
Publish Date
AuthorI. Gutiérrez
LanguageSpanish
Region/CountryLatin America and the Caribbean
Chile
SectorEnergy
No