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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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UNDP ‘s Ecosystem Development Approach provides a tried-and-tested methodology for bringing stakeholders together around a shared objective. Pilots in Lesotho, Senegal and Uganda show that the approach effectively enables collaboration, e.g. for more inclusive tourism, access to energy or mobile money, even beyond the end of the program. We documented the pilots and insights – so others can replicate the approach.

PublisherUNDP, Endeva
Publish Date
AuthorB. Jenkins, C. Pirzer, C. Tewes-Gradl
LanguageEnglish
Region/CountrySub-Saharan Africa
Lesotho, Senegal, Uganda
No

The Government of Indonesia has selected wellness tourism as a pilot sector for promoting Inclusive Business in the country. Against this background, the Ministry of Cooperatives and SMEs officially requested United Nations ESCAP to assist the Government of Indonesia in designing a roadmap for promoting IB in wellness tourism. For that purpose, this report presents an analysis of the enabling environment for IB in wellness tourism, highlights selected IB models in the sector that could serve as good practice examples, and outlines recommendations for a possible roadmap for promoting IB in wellness tourism in Indonesia. 

PublisherUnited Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP), Inclusive Business Action Network
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Author
LanguageEnglish
Region/CountryEast Asia and Pacific
Indonesia
SectorTourism
Yes

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.

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AuthorT. Masuoka
LanguageEnglish
No

This publication documents the success stories of the ASEAN Inclusive Business Awards finalists and nominees from various sectors across the region. It aims to inspire companies to embrace change and innovation in their corporate culture. The case studies presented can serve as a guide for other emerging inclusive businesses.

PublisherPhilippine Board of Investments (BOI)
Publish Date
AuthorA. H. Hermoso, L. Cordova Jr., P. D. Tablizo
LanguageEnglish
Region/CountryEast Asia and Pacific
No

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

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
No

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
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Region/CountrySub-Saharan Africa
Ghana
IB Topics: BoP as customer
Yes

This report provides a brief overview of investment opportunities in Rwanda.

Publisher
Publish Date
AuthorN/A
LanguageEnglish
No

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
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AuthorN/A
LanguageEnglish
No

This publication outlines how the SDGs offer a compelling growth strategy for Indian business, pointing to an economic prize of at least US$1 trillion by 2030 for the Indian private sector and the potential to create 73 million new jobs. The report highlights opportunities in four sectors: food and agriculture, energy, health and cities.

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AuthorN/A
LanguageEnglish
No