Research & publications

The 4 Ps of inclusive business: Perseverance, Partnerships, Pilots and Passion

So far there is little known about which business models work, how long success takes and what success looks like in practice. This report helps fill that gap.

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Scaling up inclusive business. Solutions to overcome internal barriers

According to the WBCSD, business has the innovation capacity and resources to play a key role in providing the radical solutions the world desperately needs.

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Reaping the dragon’s teeth. How business will support the transition of global food and agriculture

This report explores how food and agriculture companies will be able to address the systemic risks they face.

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Working with smallholders. A handbook for firms building sustainable supply chains

This handbook recommends tools and resources for firms engaging with smallholders.

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How business are going further to make international supply chains work for smallholder farmers

There is increasing recognition in the role smallholders can play in sustainable food systems.

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From islands of success to seas of change

This report summarises the findings from the first phase of the Seas of Change learning initiative on scaling inclusive agri-food markets.

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Under what conditions are value chains effective tools for pro-poor development?

Understanding the benefits and costs when connecting smallholders to formal markets is critical to informing decisions to invest in supply chain opportunities.

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Think big, go small. Adapting business models to incorporate smallholders into supply chains

What are the benefits for companies sourcing from smallholders, and how does sourcing contribute to poverty reduction?

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How to develop business and fight poverty

This publication provides answers to basic questions about inclusive business: The “What”, the “How” and the “Where”.

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