Publication database

The idea of Inclusive Business is taking Africa by storm. The timely publication of a new concise book 'Inclusive business in Africa': A business model aims to take readers on a journey into the subject of Inclusive Business in Africa and shows how companies can be agents of change, contributing to inclusive development and growth. The publication brings together research supported by the Partnerships Resource Centre (PrC), a specialist research centre at Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University (RSM) and RSM’s Professor Rob van Tulder. 

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 case study highlights the Employee Wellbeing Programme implemented in Ghana by German Development Cooperation. Starting with a situational analysis of the current health problems in Ghana, it provides the reader with insights into the business case by illustrating that Employee Wellbeing Programmes are beneficial for businesses. It describes the respective approach for employees, its implementation in partnership with important companies, its achievements and lessons learnt.

This report presents 14 founders of Inclusive Businesses in different countries /regions of the world. The reader gets an insight into the specific business concepts as well as into their personal history and motives of the entrepreneurs.

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 report focuses on key issue areas that need to be addressed to move the field of inclusive business forward. 14 different cases of companies which operate in a range of different countries and industry sectors are analysed and a first look provides a preliminary analysis of the drivers, results, and key elements these inclusive business models share.