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This case study showcases the Juhudi Kilimo business which provides asset financing and technical assistance to smallholder farmers throughout Kenya and aims to increase the incomes of the farmers by 50 percent. It outlines how the model works, the business and development impacts to date, and the key success factors.

This case study discusses the Tribanco business model, a financial institution that provides financial and management solutions for its retail customers at the bottom of pyramid. The study elaborates on the finance sector in Brazil as well as Tribanco's market drivers, commercial results and impact.

This case study focuses on the inclusive business model of Promigas, a private utility provider of natural gas in Colombia. Approximately 88% of Promigas’ residential customers in Colombia belong to the country’s lowest-income strata. Promigas offers financing to low-income families that can't afford to pay for the service upfront. The case describes the inclusive business model, the company's commercial drivers, results achieved as well as IFC's role and value add.

This notes provides a synopsis of how four energy companies – SolarNow, Simpa Networks, Grameen Shakti and M-Kopa – have successfully developed an in-house asset finance capacity.