1st Edition
Make Poverty Business Increase Profits and Reduce Risks by Engaging with the Poor
192 Pages
by
Routledge
190 Pages
by
Routledge
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Poor people in developing countries could make excellent suppliers, employees and customers but are often ignored by major businesses. This omission leads to increased risk, higher costs and lower sales. Meanwhile, businesses are asked by governments and poverty activists to do more for economic development, but their exhortations are rarely based on a proper business case. Make Poverty Business... Read more
Preface 1. Introduction 2. What business can and can't do for the poor 3. What is poverty? How many people are poor? 4. Poverty and inefficiency traps 5. Security and the poor 6. Partnering and co-operating to reduce poverty 7. Innovation for poverty reduction 8. Making the changes 9. Reputation and country risk 10. Next steps
Biography
Wilson, Craig; Wilson, Peter
