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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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Policy Guidebook: Harnessing Digital Technology for Financial Inclusion in Asia and the Pacific
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The significance of strengthening economic growth and sustainable development through financial inclusion is critical for the Asia-Pacific region. Harnessing the advent of digital technology to enable financial inclusion is one of the most promising opportunities to bring millions of unserved and underserved people across the region into the formal financial sector. This is especially true for people who are living at the base of the economic pyramid (BoEP) and for women, who are disproportionately marginalized.

However, while the promise of digital finance is appealing, the introduction of digital services does not solve many of the root causes of financial exclusion and also creates new challenges for those at the BoEP. This policy guidebook aims to support the region’s policy makers and regulators to capitalize on the opportunity to harness digital technology as an effective means to advance financial inclusion and enhance the wellbeing of those at the BoEP, including women.

PublisherUnited Nations ESCAP
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LanguageEnglish
Region/CountryEast Asia and Pacific
IB Topics: Digitalisation, Policy and Government
SectorFinancial Services, ICT
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Policy Guidebook: Harnessing Digital Technology for Financial Inclusion in Asia and the Pacific
Digital Climate Advisory Services (DCAS) for smallholder resilience
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This report highlights opportunities for the private sector in Digital Climate Advisory Services (DCAS), including how to implement financially sustainable business models and recommendations for business. DCMS offer a huge opportunity to increase the productivity and resilience of smallholders and support sustainable food systems. 

PublisherWorld Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD)
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LanguageEnglish
Region/CountryGlobal
IB Topics: BoP as supplier, Digitalisation, Environmental Impact
SectorAgriculture or Food, ICT
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Digital Climate Advisory Services (DCAS) for smallholder resilience