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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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This publication was written for companies that are already involved in the Nigerian affordable housing market. It highlights opportunities in the country’s affordable housing market and provides an overview of the current status of the market, best practices and support organizations.

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Publish Date
AuthorC. Raschke
LanguageEnglish
Region/CountrySub-Saharan Africa
Nigeria
Yes

This report assesses the extent to which inclusive business models promote women's economic empowerment in Asia and Latin America. It looks at Inclusive businesses that involve women in their value chain and provide specific services that help low-income women.

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AuthorC. Tewes-Gradl, Dr. Aline Menden, Isabel von Blomberg, Saskia Vossenberg
LanguageEnglish
No

This paper analyses the status quo of the inclusive business landscape in Mexico while also taking research findings from Colombia into account. The article provides insights about structures and interdepences between business and support organisations of the inclusive business eco-system. It identies obstacles in the Mexican market and highlights areas for future call for action.

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AuthorJ. Melo, T. Magdalena
LanguageEnglish
Region/CountryLatin America and the Caribbean
Mexico
Yes

A guide for early-stage global health innovators on business models and partnership approaches to scale-up. With a focus on scaling medical products and technologies, but the clarity on business model options and decision-making tools, this report is useful for all sectors.

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Author
LanguageEnglish
Region/CountryGlobal
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SectorHealth
No

This report tackles the issue of how inclusive business models move private sector engagement in the SDGs beyond philanthropic or CSR efforts but ingrain them in the core operations of a business. It identifies five drivers of financial value that can push companies to look for alignment with the SDGs. The report ends with a list of 10 critical success factors to keep in mind when designing and implementing an inclusive business.

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AuthorN/A
LanguageEnglish
Region/CountryGlobal
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No

Low-income households often face difficulties in accessing good quality and at the same time affordable housing solutions. In Ghana both the informal and formal sector supply of housing continues to be inadequate to meet the increasing demand. This has resulted in acute and persistent housing deficits. This report sets out the major issues affecting affordable housing provision and seeks to present a business case for formal private sector interventions in affordable housing in Ghana.

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AuthorG. Kavaarpuo, J. Ayitio, K. Sarfoh
LanguageEnglish
Region/CountrySub-Saharan Africa
Ghana
Yes

This compendium of case studies featuring Public-Private Partnerships, this is a first attempt by the UNECE to generate interest in the SDGs through real projects that made a difference in their respective communities.

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Author
LanguageEnglish
No

This paper provides a quantitative and qualitative presentation of USAID’s public-private partnerships and business sector participation in those PPPs. The analysis offered here is based on USAID’s PPP data set covering 2001-2014 and interviews with executives of 17 U.S. corporations that have engaged in PPPs with USAID.

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AuthorA. E. Johnson, G. M. Ingram, H. Moser
LanguageEnglish
No

This paper analyses the status quo of the inclusive business landscape in Colombia while also taking research findings from Mexico into account. The article provides insights about structures and interdepences between business and support organisations of the inclusive business eco-system. It identies obstacles in the Colombian market and highlights areas for future call for action.

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AuthorJ. Melo, T. Magdalena
LanguageEnglish
Region/CountryLatin America and the Caribbean
Colombia
Yes

This publication presents five in-depth case studies of inclusive businesses and identifies the common strategies these companies are employing to do business with people living at the base of the pyramid. Ranging in geographies and sectors (agriculture, education, financial services, and healthcare), each company has a unique path but their shared strategies provides insights that can spark innovation among future business entrepreneurs. The case studies are based on interviews with the companies’ founders, chief executive, and senior management.

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AuthorA. E. Johnson, K. Mignano, M. Holland, P. Baptista
LanguageEnglish
Region/CountryGlobal
Bangladesh, India, Kenya, Nepal
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No