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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 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 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.

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.

This report aims to independently assess the efficiency and effectiveness of the current Enterprise Challenge Fund 'ECF' pilot programme and advise on how this could be enhanced. It also critically assess the merits of a second phase of ECF funding.

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.

Este artículo explica el concepto y evolución de la base de la pirámide con el objetivo de hacer una relación para incluir este concepto en estrategias de responsabilidad social corporativa tanto para actores públicos como privados.

This report discusses the impacts of climate change; it outlines why businesses need to act, and the business story so far. It challenges businesses to help to reduce the impact of climate change on poor people, and set and meet absolute targets for their emissions reductions.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the behaviours, economics, and business models of financially-sustainable enterprises that address the challenges of global poverty with successful market-based solutions. It describes seven successful business models and details the lessons learned on commercial viability, route to scale, and it concludes with recommendations on the role that commercial and impact investors, donors and philanthropic actors can play.