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This brochure illustrates six examples of programmes that Japan and UNDP have cooperatively implemented in Africa. The thematic focus is set on the following three areas: Robust and Sustainable Economy, Inclusive and Resilient Society, Peace and Stability.

The scope of this study is to introduce the conceptual framework for the promotion of the commercialization of agriculture through the use of collaborative business models, thus providing an alternative to large-scale land acquisitions as well as opportunities for smallholder farmers.

This study deals with private sector approaches to expand the access to health services for the base of the pyramid. The study examined Brazil, China, India, Indonesia, Mexico, Nigeria and Turkey. Three health segments were analysed: healthcare service provision, distribution of drugs and medical equipment, and medical technology.

This report includes a set of 31 case studies on IFC’s portfolio companies with inclusive business models. The presented companies are profitably providing goods, services, and livelihood opportunities to the Base of the Pyramid. In the case studies the reader gets an insight in the specific background of the companies, the business models as well as drivers for the specific business models and results of the latter.

This case study focuses on Temaso, a joint-venture between the French oil and electricity companies TOTAL and Electricite de France (EDF). TEMASOL was created in 2002 within the framework of a national program championed by Morocco’s National Electricity Office (ONE) aiming at electrifying rural regions of the country. The report describes the market and location context of Temasol, the business model including its funding, constraints and solutions, impacts, and future outlook.

This case study focuses on the programme Maison Energie (ME), initiated and funded by UNDP in collaboration with many private and public organisations and associations. Maison Energie supports local people to set up micro-enterprises that sell photovoltaic systems, solar water heaters and ovens in rural and peri-urban areas. Several organisations both public and private are involved in selecting, training and supporting these entrepreneurs in the development of their business plan, creation and implementation of their ME microenterprise. The report describes the market and location context, the business model, constraints and solutions and the results.