Trade and development
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Private sector involvement makes aid more effective
This article argues that by collaborating with companies, donors will see their aid have a much bigger impact and genuinely contribute to pro-poor growth.
Venture capital for low-income markets in Latin America and the Caribbean
Investing in housing, healthcare, education, basic utilities and nutrition can not only fulfill a social mission, but it can also be a profitable business venture.
Chilean bank pursues business opportunities in the low-income microenterprise market
Where others see obstacles, Chile’s Banco de Crédito e Inversiones (BCI) sees opportunities.
How financial illiteracy becomes both the cause and consequence of economic inequality
This is a blogpost on the CRS newswire that questions the usefulness of CSR programmes provided by banks and other financial institutions.
ALEB provides technical assistance for Egyptian food processing companies
ALEB (Agricultural-Led Export Businesses), funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is a central component of the Growth through Globalization strategy supporting Egypt's private sector. Leveraging the expertise and resources of Abt Associates, ALEB provided...
Vitmark includes the poor in its value chain.
Vitmark, a leading beverages producer in Ukraine, includes the poor at various points of its value chain: as suppliers of locally grown quality produce, as employees, and as low-income consumers through the offering of low-price juices. The company currently employs about 2600 people of whom...
Companies in Oregon, West Bank Strike Fair Trade Deal
How did a furniture manufacturing business headquartered in Portland connect with an olive oil producer in the West Bank? Through a shared commitment to Fair Trade — to creating healthy, sustainable employment opportunities in areas of economic hardship.
Auckland zoo makes jumbo swap to Fairtrade bananas
Auckland Zoo is making a permanent swap to Fairtrade bananas.
Fairtrade goes luxury with Traidcraft
Luxury Fairtrade sweets have arrived on supermarket shelves, thanks to fair trade pioneer Traidcraft working in partnership with Glisten Confectionery, one of the UK’s leading confectionery companies.
World of Good Inc sells brand to eBay, wholesale division acquired by GreaterGood/Charity USA
World of Good Inc. sells brand and related assets to eBay, wholesale division acquired by GreaterGood/Charity USA. World of Good brand continues to represent sustainable shopping and market access for global artisans through E-Commerce.