Publication database

This case study reviews Ethiopia's journey to attaining the Third Country Listing status and exporting its first consignment of honey to the European Union (EU) in 2008. The study explains how increasing exports was achieved with inclusion and expansion of smallholder beekeeping practices, and the development of the sector as a whole.

Este documento, elaborado como tesis de maestría, analiza el encadenamiento productivo que se generó en caso de negocio inclusivo de la empresa brasileña Natura, la cual elabora productos cosméticos a partir de elementos naturales.

This case study focuses on the inclusive business model of Suvidhaa Infoserve Private Limited, an e-commerce service in India. The company reaches consumers through the "Suvidhaa Points" at local retailers. Electronic payment for customers is also enabled through a partnership with Financial Information Network and Operations Ltd. (FINO) through over 8,600 FINO agents who provide financial services to individuals with low-incomes. The case describes the inclusive business model, the company's commercial drivers, results achieved as well as IFC's role and value add.

This report explores the scenario modelling process of JITA, an inclusive business in Bangladesh that trains and hires rural women at the bottom of pyramid, to sell consumer goods in remote areas. It discusses the business model approach and the strategies to gain both financial and social returns.

This case study focuses on the inclusive business model of Duoc UC, a non-profit, private institution of higher education with 13 campuses in Chile. In contrast to five- or six-year university programmes, Duoc UC offers affordable two year technical degrees and four-year professional degrees as well as student loan financing through private banks and the government Credit Guaranteed by the State (CAE) program. The case describes the inclusive business model, the company's commercial drivers, results achieved as well as IFC's role and value add.

This case study focuses on the inclusive business model of Manila Water Company, Para Sa Barangay (TPSB), or Water for Poor Communities. The TPSB model creates partnerships with local government units (LGUs) and community-based organizations (CBOs) to actively include communities themselves in the design and implementation of water supply systems .The case describes the inclusive business model, the company's commercial drivers, results achieved as well as IFC's role and value add.

This case study examines the challenges and opportunities of introducing business models into international development issues through the involvement of CARE and DANONE Communities in Bangladesh’s Rural Sales Program (RSP). It discusses some of the issues surrounding partnerships between NGOs and corporate entities, as well as using a market-based model for tackling development issues.

This report outlines SNV and Helvitas' approach to addressing rising food prices in developing countries, by contributing to a sustained increase in the supply of good quality milled rice for consumption and for trade. It reviews the model, challenges and successes; and the intervention's development impacts to date.

This case study focuses on the inclusive business model of Apollo Hospitals Enterprise Limited, a large private integrated healthcare group in India. Apollo Reach hospitals are located in less-developed population centers known as Tier II cities in India where they offer low-cost services including telemedicine. The case describes the inclusive business model, the company's commercial drivers, results achieved as well as IFC's role and value add.

This case study looks at Empresas Pu?blicas de Medelli?n, a utility company offering energy and water services based in Colombia, which launched a inclusive business initiative Financiacio?n Social that offers microcredit loans to its low-income customers. It provides a background on the market opportunity; the strategy and implementation of the initiative; and the results and impact.