Magazine Issue 10: Mutual prosperity for business and the poor
Editor’s Welcome
Have you ever thought how different the world would be if poverty and stark inequalities did not exist? What is the role of business in developing countries? Can they be a positive force to improve the economic prosperity of a country by creating jobs, and developing products and services that meet the needs of the poor?
In recent years there has been some debate about this issue and there is an emerging theory that suggests that the bottom of the pyramid (BOP) represent a ‘latent’ market. There are both positive and negative perceptions on the role of business in addressing the bottom of the pyramid consumers as a new market opportunity. Can this be a win-win for business and the poor? Or it is just a way of justifying the spread of capitalism across developing countries?
Elisa Naveran
Communication Support Officer
Cover Story
Interview with Malcolm Lane, Director of Corporate Affairs at Tata Consultancy
Tata Consultancy services (TCS) has recently been Highly Commended in the Coffey International Award, as part of BITC's Awards for Excellence 2011, for their work in addressing the Millennium Development Goals. The Adult Literacy programme, is developing a cost-effective and innovative solution to an age-old problem: adult illiteracy. TCS has created the multimedia e-learning system to help 150,000…
Features
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Learning more about the Shatki programme with Meeta Singh
This initiative is aimed to assist rural entrepreneurs to start businesses and improve the health and hygiene condition in their living conditions. It works on a unique business model which is centered…
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M-Power: a unique mobile service empowering farmers through timely information delivery
‘IFFCO Kisan Sanchar Limited’ (IKSL) is a vision to empower poor and illiterate Indian farmers by converting ubiquitous mobile phones into a power house of knowledge and help them not only to fight…
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David’s Blog: Bringing back some memories to reality.
In thinking about some of the ways in which business has been active in helping more disadvantaged people I remembered some inspiring programmes I have seen in South America over the last few years. I…
Online Poll
Do you think that Business Schools and Colleges should have an obligation to offer high quality courses and diplomas on responsible business practice?
Past Magazine Issues
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October 2011
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April 2011
Issue 9: The Winners of the European Employee Volunteering Awards
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October 2010
Issue 8: Does anyone care about the Millennium Development Goals?
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June 2010
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February 2010
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October 2009
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July 2009
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March 2009
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November 2008
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September 2008