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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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Inclusive Distribution: Advancing Gender Equality in the Fast-moving Consumer Goods Sector
16

Across the world, women play key roles as distributors and retailers of fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG), however, the extent of their participation varies. This learning brief introduces how gender equality can be advanced within the distribution activities of the FMCG sector. It presents an emerging business case, the challenges, and recommendations to address these challenges. The brief is based on IFC projects in Egypt, Indonesia, Nigeria, Philippines, and Sri Lanka; desk research; and interviews with market participants. The target audience comprises FMCG sales and distribution teams; FMCG sustainability teams; e-supply chain actors, including business-to business (B2B) distribution platforms; and investors seeking to accelerate gender equality.

PublisherInternational Finance Corporation, Women Entrepreneurs Finance Initiative
Publish Date
AuthorH. Kipnis, H. Kolb, K. Mignano
LanguageEnglish
Region/CountryGlobal
Egypt, Indonesia, Nigeria, Philippines, Sri Lanka
IB Topics: BoP as distributor, Gender
SectorRetail, Manufacturing or Consumer Goods
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Inclusive Distribution: Advancing Gender Equality in the Fast-moving Consumer Goods Sector (cover)
Raising the base of the pyramid through enterprise
43

The report describes a series of sixteen case studies implemented by the boP Global Network learning labs (also known as innovation Centers) from around the world. The case studies have been organized around five specific areas of focus and action: I - Enhancing Product Design II - Value Chain Business Models III - Employment Generation IV - Improving Distribution Channels for the BoP V - Generating Access to Basic Needs (Energy, Health, Housing, Insurance).
 

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AuthorF. Casado Cañeque, S. Hart
LanguageEnglish
Region/CountryGlobal
Bangladesh, Brazil, China, Colombia, Ethiopia, Ghana, Honduras, India, Kenya, Mozambique, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Tunisia
IB Topics: Inclusive business models and strategy
Sector
No
Raising the base of the pyramid through enterprise