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This report describes the design of a Behavioural Change Communications (BCC) campaign to promote improved cooking stoves in Kakuma town, Kakuma refugee camp and Kalobeyei Integrated Settlement, and the experiences and key learnings of the first six months of BCC campaign implementation (June to December 2021).

This publication shows how Japanese retailer MUJI has built an inclusive supply chain positively impacting on small producers at the base of the pyramid (BOP), and how its stakeholders perceive its benefits. The report reflects direct feedback gathered during interviews and surveys conducted by IFC with different stakeholders in MUJI's supply chain, including producers, customers, employees, and management. The report highlights key challenges and opportunities that stem from engagement with the BOP producers in emerging markets. It also provides insights into good practice in incorporating the BOP producers into global value chains, drawing on MUJI’s experiences.

In Ecuadorian cities in the mid-1990s pharmacies were plentiful, but they catered to middle and high-income customers, neglecting the urban poor. Against this backdrop, Corporación Grupo Fybeca S.A. (GPF), a pharmaceutical retailer, saw an opportunity to complement its high-end pharmacy chain, Fybeca, with a down market chain so that customers could access quality medicines at economical prices. In 2000, the retail company launched SanaSana — its first pharmacy for low-income customers.

This article comes up with six recommendations and examples how Unilever reaches rural consumer segments in emerging markets.

TechnoServe partnered with Citi Foundation to implement four pilot projects that aim to address unemployment among women and youth in Africa. This report analyzes the four projects, detailing the lessons learned from each.

The report outlines key data regarding the economic empowerment of women and highlights expert voices on this topic. It highlights lesson learnt and key insights from Danone's Ecosystem Fund and its project partners.

This case study explores the Firmenich and Danida partnership which was set up to establish and secure long-term and high-quality vanilla production in Uganda. It summarizes the partnership’s results which build on both commercial objectives as well as strong social and environmental goals. It highlights lessons learned in terms of developing innovative models for strategic partnerships between donor agencies, global, and local businesses with support from NGOs.