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Oct 18, 2022

Increasing Access to Health Services Through Inclusive Digital Health

This report aims to share knowledge on how healthcare providers can embed digital health into their business models to expand access to health services among the underserved, or individuals at the base of the pyramid.

English - 16 pages | Español - 16 pages | 2022 IFC

Feb 3, 2021

Using Blended Concessional Finance to Invest in Challenging Markets

Why and when to use blended concessional finance to support private sector projects is outlined by IFC, in a report drawing on its two decades of experience.

English | 64 pages | IFC 2021

Dec 21, 2020

Creating Markets in Egypt: Country Private Sector Diagnostic

The Egypt Country Private Sector Diagnostic (CPSD) provides IFC & World Bank analysis of growth and investment opportunities, constraints, & policy recommendations.

English - 144 pages | Arabic - 119 pages | 2020 IFC

Nov 11, 2020

Crowdsourcing the Future of SME Financing

What will financing for small and medium-sized enterprises look like in 2030? Entrepreneurs, bankers, officials, executives, and innovators share their visions.

Mar 15, 2017

インクルーシブ・ビジネスの軌跡

IFCのクライアント企業の中で成功を収めている5社の事例（アグリビジネス、教育、金融サービス、ヘルスケア）を紹介しています。

56 pages | | © 2016 IFC |

Mar 1, 2017

Corporación Grupo Fybeca S.A. (GPF)

Fybeca a pharmaceutical retailer with a history of innovation, saw an opportunity to complement its high-end pharmacy chain, Fybeca, with a down market chain so that customers could access quality medicines at economical prices. In 2000, GPF launched SanaSana — its first pharmacy for low-income customers.

Sep 16, 2016

Built for Change: Inclusive Business Solutions for the Base of the Pyramid

IFC presents five in-depth case studies of inclusive businesses and identifies the common strategies these companies are employing to do business with people living at the base of the pyramid. Ranging in geographies and sectors (agriculture, education, financial services, and healthcare), each company has a unique path but their shared strategies provides insights that can spark innovation among future business entrepreneurs. The case studies are based on interviews with the companies’ founders, chief executive, and senior management.

Sep 7, 2016

G20 Inclusive Business Report for the 2016 Summit

Leaders at the G20 Leaders Summit in Hangzhou, China emphasized the need for sustainable and inclusive growth, and welcomed the 2016 Inclusive Business report and the launch of the G20 Global Platform on Inclusive Business www.g20inclusivebusiness.org. The Platform is a global partnership that seeks to accelerate the adoption of inclusive business policies and programs globally.

Nov 17, 2015

G20 Inclusive Business Framework and Leaders’ Call to Action

Leaders at the G20 Leaders Summit in Turkey issued a call to action to public and private sector representatives, international organizations and civil society to advance the ability of businesses around the world to integrate low-income people into their value chains. The call highlights inclusive business’ important role in the implementation of the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals aimed at ending poverty by 2030. As part of the Call to action, the G20 endorsed the G20 Inclusive Business Framework, which presents policy options for G20 and non-G20 governments, companies, and international financial institutions to promote and support inclusive business.

Mar 3, 2015

インクルーシブ・ビジネス ～成功企業から学ぶノウハウ～

IFCのクライアント企業が時間を費やし、BOP層へのアプローチに成功した際の戦略と手法について紹介しています。特に企業がBOP層をバリューチェーンに取り込む際に中心となるサプライヤーと消費者へのアプローチについて詳細に検討しています。

48 pages || © 2015 IFC |

Feb 3, 2015

インクルーシブ･ビジネス･ボンド

新興市場におけるインクルーシブ・ビジネスを支援するため新たに発行した「インクルーシブ・ビジネス・ボンド」について紹介しています。

2 pages | | © 2015 IFC |

Oct 27, 2014

インクルーシブ ビジネスのための GLOBAL CONSUMPTION DATA

世界銀行グループが発表した世界の家計支出に関する最新データ、Global Consumption Databaseについて紹介しています。

8 pages || © 2014 IFC |

Oct 27, 2014

Factsheet Promigas S.A. E.S.P.

2014年度Financial Times/IFC共催Transformational Business Awardsのインクルーシブ･ビジネス部門最終選考候補、Promigas S.A. E.S.P.のビジネスモデルを紹介しています。

1 page || © 2014 IFC |

Oct 27, 2014

Factsheet Procafecol S.A.

2014年度Financial Times/IFC共催Transformational Business Awardsのインクルーシブ･ビジネス部門最終選考候補、Procafecol S.A.のビジネスモデルを紹介しています。

1 page || © 2014 IFC |

Oct 27, 2014

Factsheet Jain Irrigation Systems Ltd.

2014年度Financial Times/IFC共催Transformational Business Awardsのインクルーシブ･ビジネス部門最終選考候補、Jain Irrigation Systems Ltd.のビジネスモデルを紹介しています。

1 page || © 2014 IFC |

Oct 27, 2014

Factsheet Shanghai F-Road Commercial Services Co. Ltd.

2014年度Financial Times/IFC共催Transformational Business Awardsのインクルーシブ･ビジネス部門最終選考候補、Shanghai F-Road Commercial Services Co. Ltd.のビジネスモデルを紹介しています。

1 page || © 2014 IFC |

Oct 27, 2014

Factsheet Fundacion Cardiovascular

2014年度Financial Times/IFC共催Transformational Business Awardsのインクルーシブ･ビジネス部門最終選考候補、Fundacion Cardiovascularのビジネスモデルを紹介しています。

1 page || © 2014 IFC |

Oct 27, 2014

Factsheet Engro Foods Limited

2014年度Financial Times/IFC共催Transformational Business Awardsのインクルーシブ･ビジネス部門最終選考候補、Engro Foods Limitedのビジネスモデルを紹介しています。

1 page || © 2014 IFC |

Oct 27, 2014

Factsheet ECOM Agroindustrial Corporation Ltd.

2014年度Financial Times/IFC共催Transformational Business Awardsのインクルーシブ･ビジネス部門最終選考候補、ECOM Agroindustrial Corporation Ltd.のビジネスモデルを紹介しています。

1 page || © 2014 IFC |

Oct 27, 2014

Factsheet Manila Water Company

2013年度Financial Times/IFC共催Sustainable Finance Awardsのインクルーシブ･ビジネス部門最終選考候補、Manila Water Companyのビジネスモデルを紹介しています。

1 page || © 2013 IFC |

May 31, 2014

"SUSTAIN: Cutting-edge business solutions" magazine in Agribusiness

How can companies across the world achieve stronger performance while addressing sustainability challenges? How can they learn from each other? And how can IFC help by leveraging its unique vantage point at the intersection of business and development? SUSTAIN addresses these questions by offering a global platform for a conversation on cutting-edge business solutions among thought leaders and pioneers from the private sector, international organizations, academia, and the World Bank Group.

60 pages | © May 2014 IFC | Complimentary

Jun 25, 2013

インクルーシブ・ビジネスの可能性

4 pages | | © 2013 IFC |

Jun 12, 2013

インクルーシブ・ビジネスの先駆者たち

本書ではインクルーシブ・ビジネスの先駆者であるIFCのクライアント企業のリーダーたち14人を特集しています。インタビューを元に彼らの奮闘に焦点を当て、日々の取り組みや仕事に対する情熱を紹介しています。

44 pages | | © 2013 IFC |

Mar 20, 2013

The Role of the Private Sector in Expanding Health Access to the Base of the Pyramid

IFC’s purpose is to create opportunities for people to escape poverty and improve their lives by developing more outlets for inclusive and sustainable growth. To ensure equitable access to healthcare, we are committed to supporting companies that are providing health services to the poor in commercially viable ways. To this end, IFC conducted a study on how to help the private sector expand access to health services to the base of the pyramid. The study examined Brazil, China, India, Indonesia, Mexico, Nigeria and Turkey—countries with significant health markets yet large underserved populations. Three health segments were analyzed: healthcare service provision, distribution of drugs and medical equipment, and medical technology.

Dec 12, 2012

G20チャレンジ：革新的なインクルーシブ・ビジネス～受賞企業のプロフィール～

本書ではG20チャレンジ・革新的なインクルーシブビジネス（G20 Challenge on Inclusive Business Innovation）で選出された優良企業の概要を紹介しています。

52 pages | | © 2012 IFC |

Jan 1, 2009

Outcomes of the Who Cares Wins Initiative 2004-2008

This report summarizes the strategic outcomes of the Who Cares Wins Initiative — a series of working conferences and financial industry consultations that took place between 2004 and 2008.

Jan 1, 2009

2009 Microfinance in Africa

Over three billion people in developing countries are still without effective access to loan and deposit services. The problem is particularly acute in Sub-Saharan Africa, where only between five and 25 percent of households have a formal relationship with a financial institution. The region is also home to just two percent of the world’s microfinance institutions.

Dec 31, 2008

Doing Business en México 2009 (En Español)

Doing Business en México 2009 es el tercer reporte subnacional en el país. Compara la regulación para hacer negocios en los 31 estados de México enfocándose en cuatro indicadores: apertura de una empresa, obtención de permisos de construcción, registro de una propiedad y cumplimiento de un contrato.

Dec 16, 2008

Walking the Talk: How the Brazilian Institute of Corporate Governance Succeeds

The paper discusses how the Brazilian Institute of Corporate Governance (IBGC) set up its own governance structure, gained credibility in the business community, and achieved long term sustainability.

8 pages | © December 2008 IFC | Complimentary

Dec 1, 2008

A Corporate Governance Survey of Listed Companies and Banks across the Middle East and North Africa

This survey and its recommendations provides useful information for improving corporate governance.

Nov 1, 2008

Developing a Transparent System for Local Contracting

This manual provides a step-by-step guide on how to enable local small and medium enterprises in emerging economies to get access to procurement opportunities with large companies through a transparent system for local contracting.

Nov 1, 2008

Developing SMEs Through Business Linkages

This manual provides step-by-step practical guidance on how to create competitive small and medium enterprises that can be integrated into the supply chains of large companies.

Nov 1, 2008

The Anglo Zimele Model: A Corporate Risk Capital Facility Experience

The focus of this document is to articulate in detail the process, key components, and success factors associated with the Anglo Zimele model, a South African enterprise development fund.

40 pages | © November 2008 IFC | Complimentary

Oct 15, 2008

Improving Market Enforcement, Preventing Fraud in South East Europe

Lessons Learned. As capital markets in South East Europe (SEE) grow rapidly so does a higher risk of fraud. A workshop provided steps to achieve efficient surveillance and investigatory powers and techniques to press market manipulation cases and identify enforcement challenges.

Oct 1, 2008

Voices of Women Entrepreneurs in Rwanda

This report seeks to provide an in-depth legal and regulatory analysis while also reflecting the successes and challenges that women entrepreneurs are facing in Rwanda.

Sep 1, 2008

Lessons Learned: Pangue Hydroelectric

In the early 1990s, IFC commenced a decade-long involvement in the Pangue Hydroelectric project in Chile. The project sparked a multitude of controversies that have greatly influenced the Corporation's approach to addressing environmental and social issues.

Sep 1, 2008

Panic Button — When Climate Change Gets Real

This report on climate change launched by CLSA Asia-Pacific Markets, Asia's leading independent brokerage and investment group, incorporates environmental data on listed companies in emerging Asia created by environmental research organization Trucost with a grant from IFC.

Aug 15, 2008

Implementing Corporate Governance Codes in MENA

Lessons Learned. In 2006, the Forum saw an opportunity to be a catalyst in fostering national codes of corporate governance in Middle East and North Africa, working in partnership with the regional IFC Advisory Services.

Aug 10, 2008

Developing and Implementing Corporate Governance Codes

Private Sector Opinion 10, by Simon C.Y. Wong. The author addresses the key advantage of a code versus a mandatory approach to regulating corporate governance in three aspects: dissemination, flexibility of corporate practice, and transparency.

Aug 1, 2008

Lighting Africa Year 1: Progress and Plans

Lighting Africa was created to help entrepreneurs in Africa and across the world innovate and deliver affordable, reliable, sustainable lighting products to the African marketplace. This document presents activities and outcomes of the first year operation of the Lighting Africa program.

Jul 1, 2008

Measuring Impact Framework Methodology

Jointly developed with World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD).

Jun 30, 2008

Supporting Entrepreneurship at the Base of the Pyramid through Business Linkages

This report summarizes the findings of the third Business Linkages Series event, which focused on supply, distribution, and sales models that foster entrepreneurship and enterprise development among those currently living in conditions of poverty.

Jun 10, 2008

Board Performance Evaluation

Private Sector Opinion 9, by Simon Osborne. The article introduces a comprehensive examination of the various processes to implement a board performance evaluation and the most insightful questions to be included in an evaluation.

Jun 1, 2008

Les Femmes Chefs d'Entreprises en Tunisie

French only.

Jun 1, 2008

Supporting Entrepreneurship at the Base of the Pyramid Through Business Linkages

Jointly published by IFC’s Global Linkages Unit, the Corporate Social Responsibility Initiative at Harvard University and International Business Leaders Forum following the Business Linkages Roundtable in Brazil June 2008.

May 16, 2008

Focus 6: Factores de Reforma en Gobierno Corporativo - Experiencias en Ofertas Públicas de Adquisición en Chile y Panamá

This paper covers the experiences of two high-profile cases in Chile and Panama and analyzes reforms that shape new legislation and protect minority shareholders.

May 15, 2008

Reforming Corporate Governance: Experiences with Public Takeover Bids in Chile and Panama

Focus 6 covers the experiences of two high-profile cases in Chile and Panama and analyzes reforms that shape new legislation and protect minority shareholders.

May 15, 2008

Focus 6: Reforming Corporate Governance: Experiences with Public Takeover Bids in Chile and Panama

Focus 6 covers the experiences of two high-profile cases in Chile and Panama and analyzes reforms that shape new legislation and protect minority shareholders.

May 1, 2008

Voices of Women Entrepreneurs in Bosnia and Herzegovina

This report aims to compile available research on the topic of women's contributions to Bosnia and Herzegovina's economy and showcase positive role models of women in business, in the context of the country's post-conflict background.

Apr 15, 2008

Corporate Governance Leadership Program: Assessment Stimulates Program Thrust

Lessons Learned. Corporate Governance Board Leadership Training Resources toolkit offers helpful materials to enhance competencies and skills for board directors.