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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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Gatsby in Africa: Building local capacity for enterprise and income generation
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This report reviews four independent Gatsby trusts in Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda and Cameroon, in which the broad objectives were to promote self-employment, provide loan finance to support micro-businesses and underpin grassroots economic activity. All trusts got involved differently depending on the local circumstances and challenges in the countries, and this review discusses the varying paths and journeys each took.

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LanguageEnglish
Region/CountrySub-Saharan Africa
IB Topics: Finance for Inclusive Business
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Beyond the cheque – How venture philanthropists add value
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This working paper examines the so-called "value add" of Venture Philanthropy – the advisory services provided to SPOs together with financial support. By surveying European VP organisations we explore what these advisory services are and how they are delivered, and the level of engagement with the organisation being supported.

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AuthorJohn, R.
LanguageEnglish
Region/CountryGlobal
IB Topics: Finance for Inclusive Business
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The best available charitable option
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This article outlines the analytical and comparative tool 'BACO' (Best Available Charitable Option) that Acumen uses to better understand the social impact and cost-effectiveness of its investments - as compared to other charitable options that address the same issue.

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LanguageEnglish
Region/CountryGlobal
IB Topics: Finance for Inclusive Business, Results Measurement and Impact
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