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What’s Wrong with Robert’s Cafe?
This is the second post in a series that will focus on the impact of corruption and poor governance on enterprise and development in the "bottom of the pyramid."
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The Future of Microfranchise: The State of the Field
This article is the first of a series that I will write, adding to that written by Ayllu and which will be included in an upcoming e-book that will focus on the emerging topic of microfranchise.
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Buyer-backed Supply Chain Financing (BSCF): Making Small Businesses More Bankable
This post highlights the work of an entity - Crafts, Apparels, and Furnishings Network Enterprise (CAFNE), that is quietly pioneering a financing innovation to address the working capital challenges faced by rural producers and small businesses in India.
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A Closer Look at “Conversion Franchising”
This post is the fourth entry in a series focused on microfranchising, a common way many social enterprises distribute their products. It is part of a series that introduces iuMAP, a web-based social enterprise database.
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The Role of Civil Society Organizations Bridging the Gap in Affordable Housing Value Chains
India recently saw a spate of announcements for affordable housing projects being launched in various parts of the country. So, what has led to developers getting involved with affordable housing projects in India?
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Guest Post: Doing Development In Peru: Development & CSR Learning from the Field
This August, I-DEV will host its second Doing Development In...Peru (DDI) training program to the Andes. I-DEV developed this 10-day program to train the next generation of CSR and development sector leaders about the nitty gritty details that are crucial to effective and impactful social programming.
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DiasporaCamp DC 2010: Facilitating Access to Finance for African SMEs
Organized by an eclectic cast of students and business professionals with a keen eye towards Africa, Diaspora 2010 took place at the Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS) to discuss financial innovations for African small and medium-size enterprises (SMEs).
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