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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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Inclusive business at IFC
2

The factsheet shortly explains the role of IFC in financing inclusive business endeavours. Describing untapped business opportunities among low-income communities, the article emphasizes the win-win of inclusive business models for economic growth and human development.

Publisher
Publish Date
AuthorT. Masuoka
LanguageEnglish
Region/CountryGlobal
IB Topics: Finance for Inclusive Business
SectorAgriculture or Food, Education, Energy, Health, Housing or Construction, Retail, Manufacturing or Consumer Goods, Water, Sanitation or Waste Management
No
Impact investing market map
112

The Impact investing market map, provides three basic but crucial benefits to the impact investing industry: (1) a common definition of a thematic investment that is aligned with at least one international organisation, global market leader and/or data provider; (2) basic criteria that explain a theme in practical terms, including thematic and financial conditions to identify specific businesses and investments aligned with the definition provided;  (3) a list of KPIs used by the impact investing community to track and assess the environmental and social performance of a specific theme.

PublisherPrinciples for Responsible Investing (PRI)
Publish Date
AuthorK. A. Morriesen
LanguageEnglish
Region/CountryGlobal
IB Topics: Finance for Inclusive Business, Impact Investing
SectorAgriculture or Food, Education, Energy, Financial Services, Health, Housing or Construction, Water, Sanitation or Waste Management
No
Impact investing market map
Membership Based Organisations and Affordable Housing Delivery in the Greater Accra Metropolitan Area, Ghana
50

The report seeks to shed light on the character of membership-based organizations and the practices and scope of their initiatives within the land and housing market within the Greater Accra Metropolitan Area.The research investigates the extent to which the activities of Cooperative Credit Unions and Staff Associations in the land market have increased members’ access to land, enabled access to credit facilities and facilitated the delivery of affordable housing.

PublisherO. K. Sarfoh, G. Kavaarpuo, O. A. Konadu, J. Ayitio
Publish Date
Author
Language
Region/CountrySub-Saharan Africa
Ghana
IB Topics: BoP as customer
SectorHousing or Construction
Yes
Membership Based Organisations and Affordable Housing
Better business, better world - Sustainable Business Opportunities in Africa
16

This publication outlines how the SDGs offer a compelling growth strategy for African business, pointing to an economic prize of at least US$1.1 trillion by 2030 for the African private sector and the potential to create 85 million new jobs. The report highlights opportunities in four sectors: food and agriculture, energy, health and cities.

Publisher
Publish Date
AuthorN/A
LanguageEnglish
Region/CountrySub-Saharan Africa
IB Topics: Results Measurement and Impact
SectorAgriculture or Food, Energy, Health, Housing or Construction, Retail, Manufacturing or Consumer Goods
No
Best practices - Affordable housing in Nigeria
20

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.

Publisher
Publish Date
AuthorC. Raschke
LanguageEnglish
Region/CountrySub-Saharan Africa
Nigeria
IB Topics: Corporates in Inclusive Business
SectorHousing or Construction
Yes
Affordable housing in Nigeria
Affordable housing in Ghana - sector study
55

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.

Publisher
Publish Date
AuthorG. Kavaarpuo, J. Ayitio, K. Sarfoh
LanguageEnglish
Region/CountrySub-Saharan Africa
Ghana
IB Topics: BoP as customer, Inclusive business models and strategy
SectorHousing or Construction
Yes
Affordable housing in Ghana
From My World to Our World. What the Sustainable Development Goals Mean for Business
14

This paper examines the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in relation to companies' business activities. It sets out many significant opportunities for all companies to play a role in the achievement of the SDGs.

Publisher
Publish Date
AuthorN/A
LanguageEnglish
Region/CountryGlobal
IB Topics: Corporates in Inclusive Business, Partnerships, Results Measurement and Impact
SectorAgriculture or Food, Education, Energy, Health, Housing or Construction, Retail, Manufacturing or Consumer Goods, Water, Sanitation or Waste Management
No
Global consumption data for inclusive business
8

This short report explores the business opportunities in emerging markets with new households spending data released by the world bank group.

Publisher
Publish Date
AuthorN/A
LanguageEnglish
Region/CountryGlobal
IB Topics:
SectorAgriculture or Food, Education, Housing or Construction
No
Inclusive business at IFC. How IFC approaches and defines inclusive business
2

The paper gives a general definition of inclusive business models and the base of the pyramid. Additionally IFC’s basic approach to foster inclusive business is explained as well as the process from classifying referring companies and types of inclusive business models, to reviewing them.

Publisher
Publish Date
AuthorE. Ishikawa, T. Masuoka
LanguageEnglish
Region/CountryGlobal
IB Topics: Finance for Inclusive Business
SectorAgriculture or Food, Education, Energy, Health, Housing or Construction, Retail, Manufacturing or Consumer Goods, Water, Sanitation or Waste Management
No
CEMEX Patrimonio Hoy: Providing integral housing solutions for low-income families
4

This case study showcases Patrimonio Hoy, a subsidiary of the multinational Mexican cement manufacturer CEMEX, which joined Business Call to Action with a commitment to strengthening its inclusive business providing integral housing solutions for low-income families. It outlines the company's commitment strategy, how the business model works, the business and development impacts to date, and the key success factors.

Publisher
Publish Date
Author
LanguageEnglish
Region/CountryGlobal, Latin America and the Caribbean
Mexico
IB Topics:
SectorHousing or Construction
No