Past Research Projects
Allianz Micro-Insurance - Learning to insure the poor
The study takes stock of Allianz’ micro-insurance activities and the insights the first five years of experimentation have provided. Based on the learning stories of five micro-insurance projects, the study also provides an update on the current knowledge on the field. Expert interviews provide a glimpse at the future. The study aims to take journalists, managers, partners and customers on board on Allianz' own learning journey in these unchartered waters. >
Publication 'Entwicklungsgeschäfte'
The first German primer on inclusive business ('Entwicklungsgeschäfte') was published in November 2009. The German Ministry of Development Cooperation BMZ, the German Agency for Technical Cooperation GTZ and the German Chamber of Commerce and Industry DIHK supported the publication. It offers a comprehensive, practical and engaging entry point for all companies, entrepreneurs and development experts who want to learn more about how to fight poverty through business. >
UNDP Growing Inclusive Markets Initiative: Case Study Research Programme
The recently launched Case Research Programme will produce more than 50 cases from Africa, Asia, Eastern Europe & CIS that will contribute to understand, enable and inspire the development of more effective inclusive business models around the globe. >
Strategic development of the next phase of the UNDP Growing Inclusive Markets Initative
The second stage of the UNDP Growing Inclusive Markets Initiative will explore how inclusive business models are created, how other actors contribute to the business and what economic, social and environmental results are created >
UNDP Growing Incusive Markets Initiative: Creating Value for All - Strategies for Doing Business with the Poor
Based on 50 case studies, common challenges and successful solutions to doing business with the poor are being identified >
UNEP: Towards Triple Impact - Toolbox for Analysing Sustainable Ventures in Developing Countries
Sustainable ventures can help to decouple economic growth and poverty alleviation from increased resource use. Analysis can help to identify, manage and evaluate these ventures >