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This case study looks at A to Z Textile Mills of Tanzania, an African producer of long-lasting insecticide bed nets (LLINs). It reviews the partners involved in the model; the elements of the business model including distribution and production; and the developmental impacts involved.

This case study reviews the Sustainable Healthcare Foundation which established child & family wellness shops in Kenya, to provide affordable care to low-income people for common medical ailments such as malaria and diarrhoea. It discusses the business model; challenges and opportunities; and the development impacts to date.

This case study reviews United Laboratories, Inc. 'Unilab' pharmaceutical company, and its subsidiary 'RiteMed' which aims to market and distribute generic medicines at a lower than market price to low-income people. It discusses the development challenges within healthcare; the 'RiteMed' business model; commercial elements and success; 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.

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 report examines the business case and value of engagement for pharmaceutical companies in developing countries. It provides case examples of the strategies employed by several successful pharmaceutical companies and outlines three business strategies that large pharmaceutical companies can adopt to increase development impact: 'creating inclusive business models', 'capacity building initiatives', and 'rule shaping activities'.

This report examines the role of the private sector to tackle malnutrition. It discusses core areas of intervention across three areas: (1) core business operations and investments, (2) philanthropy and social investment, and (3) public policy dialogue, advocacy and institution building, and includes examples of individual and collective business action.

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.