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This research study was conducted as part of a series of country-specific baseline assessments to provide a broad overview of the production, market and socioeconomic conditions, and the constraints and opportunities in farming systems. In Malawi, the main legumes of interest are groundnut and pigeonpea; consequently, much of the analysis in this paper focuses on the two crops, while also providing a broad picture about other crops and livelihood strategies.

This report presents the views of a range of businesses that are implementing adaptation strategies. It explores the scope for the private sector to adopt mainstream adaptation action and capitalise on new opportunities and markets. It considers the need for enhanced engagement between the private and public sector, providing recommendations on the benefits of collaborative working relationships.

This case study showcases alcoholic beverages company, SABMiller, which joined the Business Call to Action with an initiative to develop and improve local supply chains for barley, a key ingredient for the company’s products, in Rajasthan, India. It outlines the company's goals which include establishing centres throughout key barley-growing regions to provide farmers with certified seeds, agricultural skills training, and technical assistance; and it outlines how the business model works; the business and development impacts to date; and the key success factors.

Este artículo realiza una análisis de la situación energética mundial para posteriormente desarrollar un análisis de los compromisos para erradicar la pobreza en la región Caribe colombiana, y finaliza proponiendo el biodigestor como un alternativa para el desarrollo a través del uso de tecnología limpia.

This report aims to inform investors about the market potential of the clean energy industry serving India’s rural BoP market, by looking at its opportunities, challenges, and potential paths to growth. It overall picture of these growing clean energy sectors, rather providing investment advice on individual companies.

This report summarises the findings of a survey with key stakeholders in impact investment including almost 200 existing and aspiring impact investments as well as funds and organisations. The authors suggest concrete steps that will help the market mature and grow, with separate and specific recommendations for practitioners, development finance institutions, and regulators.

This case study focuses on Begeli Ltd, a Georgian commercial company, which sells and promotes local organic products and its founder, the Fruit and Vegetable Ltd and Biological Farming Association Elkana, a Georgian non-governmental organization. Begeli serves as a direct marketing and distribution channel for Elkana members, helping them gain access to markets, get involved in more efficient supply chains, obtain knowledge of organic production and to enhance their revenue potential. The report describes the local background and context, the business model, market constraints and strategies, its relationships, achievements and challenges. and it gives a future outlook.

This case study provides an analysis of the non-profit KaBOOM!, which uses a free of-charge online model to advocate for child rights to play, and catalyses playgrounds to be built in low-income communities. The case study explores how the model has used the internet to reach scale and empower more than 6,000 communities to self-organize and build local playgrounds.

This report presents the Allianz company's experience in designing, delivering and scaling sustainable microinsurance products. It covers fives areas: what is microinsurance; how to create and design products for low-income people; how to deliver and operations; how to convince customers and sales; and how to be profitable and gain scale.

This case study focuses on the inclusive business model of Zain Madagascar (now Airtel Madagascar), a mobile network operator active in the Middle East and Africa. Zain Madagascar worked to extend its reach to consumers who could not afford their own phones through a Village Phone Program (VPP). Network expansion through the VPP has made coverage possible in geographically remote areas and economies of scale help keep prices low. The case describes the inclusive business model, the company's commercial drivers, results achieved as well as IFC's role and value add.