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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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Esta presentación busca explicar por qué es necesario para las empresas enfocarse en la creación de valor con la base de la pirámide. Para esto expone brevemente 10 casos de proyectos de empresas latinoamericanas que han trabajado con este sector. Asi mismo, da recomendaciones de cómo poder llegar con este sector y cuáles pueden ser los retos.

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AuthorJ. Martínez
LanguageSpanish
No

This report resents sustainable business opportunities in he Latin American and Caribbean region by 2030. It identifies attractive investment opportunities in 60 sustainable market ‘hotspots’ that could yield an economic prize worth more than US$1.2 trillion. The report shows how business, government, and civil society can helpt to make the region economically more dynamic, socially inclusive, and environmentally stable.

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AuthorN/A
LanguageEnglish
Region/CountryLatin America and the Caribbean
IB Topics:
No

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

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

A partir de encuestas nacionales de ingreso y gasto del hogar, el informe aporta información sobre el tamaño del mercado de la BDP, sus características socioeconómicas, la segmentación, los patrones de gasto y factores relacionados con la demanda; así como de los modelos de negocio, los canales de distribución y los insumos que han permitido que las empresas sirvan de manera exitosa a este segmento de la población en América Latina y el Caribe.

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AuthorA. Baigun, C. Bouillon, D. Duke, M. Gallardo, V. Azevedo
LanguageSpanish
Region/CountryLatin America and the Caribbean
IB Topics:
No

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.

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Author
LanguageEnglish
Region/CountryGlobal, Latin America and the Caribbean
Mexico
IB Topics:
No

This case study showcases the CEMEX' Assisted Self-Construction Integrated Program (Programa Integral de Autoconstrucción Asistida or PiAC) that is committed to enhancing low-income families’ capacities for attaining safe and affordable housing in Mexico. It outlines the cement manufacturers commitment strategy, how the business model works, the business and development impacts to date, and the key success factors.

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Author
LanguageEnglish
Region/CountryGlobal, Latin America and the Caribbean
Mexico
No

This report summarises the housing market challenges for the Base of the Base of the Pyramid (BOP) in Latin America and presents and analyses four housing business models that can enable companies and other organisations to provide services and products to the BOP: Micro-Mortgage, Rent-To-Own, Core House and Home Improvements.

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AuthorC. Stickney
LanguageEnglish
Region/CountryLatin America and the Caribbean
IB Topics:
No

Este informe de la iniciativa de Oportunidades para la Mayoría expone y analiza cuatro modelos de negocios para el mercado de la vivienda con la base de la pirámide: microhipotecas, alquiler con opción a compra, vivienda básica y mejoramiento de la vivienda. Asimismo, el informe da recomendaciones finales para aquellos del sector privado que desean incursionar en este mercado.

Publisher
Publish Date
AuthorC. Stickney
LanguageSpanish
Region/CountryLatin America and the Caribbean
IB Topics: Partnerships
No