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This case study looks at the attempt of Kirana Megatara – the largest producer of crumb rubber in Indonesia – in increasing the sustainability of rubber value chains. While the case study showcases certain good practices, it explores in particular the factors that hinder achieving positive impact at scale. This case study delivers important lessons about the centrality of (1) commercial incentives, (2) the alignment of stakeholders’ definitions of success and (3) understanding the value-adding functions in existing markets to the success of scalable and inclusive value chain projects.

A range of different partnership models are used in the Grow Asia network. The partnership model used in this case study, the Sustainable Cocoa Production Program (SCPP) presents a leading example of what can be achieved when different sectors work together. Whether you are working in Africa or Asia, on cocoa or rice, the SCPP model provides a useful framework, and some interesting insights into how to build a multi-stakeholder partnership. This study highlights seven key learnings from SCPP that Grow Asia believes are broadly applicable.

This publication documents the success stories of the ASEAN Inclusive Business Awards finalists and nominees from various sectors across the region. It aims to inspire companies to embrace change and innovation in their corporate culture. The case studies presented can serve as a guide for other emerging inclusive businesses.

This report contains four case studies on how some of the largest and most influential food and beverage companies and agribusinesses approach inclusive business: The Coca-Cola Company, The Kellogg Company, SABMiller/AB Inbev, and Syngenta.

This report provides analysis and key findings on the set-up and implementation of the mAgri mNutrion Initiative by GSMA. It provides insights to the design and impact of the services, with key considerations for existing service providers or those launching a new service. It also provide six case studies for a comprehensive snapshot of each service.

Este documento describe el programa la implementación de un programa de fortalecimiento económico en la cadena de valor de la sericultura para poblaciones rurales desfavorecidas de la provincia de Nghe An en Vietnam.

This case is one of a series specifically prepared by SNV and local partners for the “Seas of Change” event, taking place in The Hague, 11-13 April 2012. The Enhancing Milled Rice Production in Lao PDR (EMRIP) Project has been able to develop fair trading relations between 21,361 small holder rice producers and 21 selected rice mills within 23 months of the project’s duration. 

This collection of case studies was launched together with a framework for systematic South-South transfer of inclusive business models. The case studies summarise the business models, challenges and lessons learned in transferring the business models from India to African countries.

This report describes a year-long technical assistance program of TechnoServe in Bihar, India. This program involved an aggregation and market linkage business model which eliminates multiple layers of intermediaries and thus ensures better price realization and also allows farmers to benefit from off-season price increases.

This publication draws on evidence showing the multiple benefits for gender equality and women’s empowerment of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) Integrated Dairy Schemes (IDS) Project in Afghanistan.