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This case study reviews Procter & Gamble's development of a low-cost and simple-to-use in-home water purification product, Purifier of Water (PUR), a coagulation, flocculation and disinfection treatment system, all contained in a sachet. It discusses the learning process and evolution of a for-profit to a CSR venture; and the development impacts to date.

Este reporte presenta resultados de una investigación sobre dimensión y patrones ingresos, gastos y acceso a servicios de las comunidades de la base de la pirámide alrededor del mundo. Incluye una revisión en profundidad de datos para los sectores: salud, información y comunicaciones, agua, transporte, vivienda, energía, alimentos y servicios financieros.

This study discusses the progress of the on-going National Biodigester Programme (NBP) in Cambodia that targets individual farming households who have the potential of producing bio-gas. It examines the ideal but realistic profile of biodigester construction companies who will be active in future in the Cambodian biodigester sector and what actions need to be undertaken and/or support to be provided to establish such companies in the coming three year time period.

Drawing on income data from 110 countries and standardised expenditure data from 36 countries across the globe this publication offers a first look at the market opportunity represented by four billion individuals who make up the base of the pyramid. The analysis provides a quantitative assessment and characterisation of base of the pyramid markets, at several levels of analysis.

Drawing on income data from 110 countries and standardised expenditure data from 36 countries across the globe this publication offers a first look at the market opportunity represented by four billion individuals who make up the base of the pyramid. The analysis provides a quantitative assessment and characterisation of base of the pyramid markets, at several levels of analysis.

This case study reviews LYDEC, a project that provides access to essential services (electricity, water and wastewater collection) to the inhabitants of Casablanca. It discusses how the project improves, at a low cost, the water quality, electricity and sanitation services; the challenges it has encountered; and the development impact to date.