PROJECT

Projects

Summary of Advisory Services Project Information

Project Number

600132

Primary Business Area

Sustainable Business Advisory

Disclosure Date

Feb 24, 2014

Country

India

Region

South Asia

IFC Approval Date

Dec 16, 2013

Status

Completed

Estimated Total Budget

$1,225,000.00
(Project budget includes all project-funded activities)

Last Updated Date

Feb 26, 2017

Project Estimated End Date

Jun 30, 2015

Project Description

Inclusive Business Models are emerging as powerful instruments for promoting sustainable development for the underserved at the Base of the Pyramid (BoP). South Asia, especially India, offers scale, strong technological and a high level of entrepreneurial ability. Engaging with IBMs to improve service delivery to the poor is also a key agenda for the Government of India. With the new CSR bill, the role of corporates will become increasingly important. The Program on Inclusive Business Models (PIBM) will support the discovery, replication and scaling of emerging enterprises that promote sustainable development impact for the underserved at the BoP. It will also facilitate systemic impact and development of the ecosystem by supporting development of standards and metrics, and by developing and sharing a knowledge repository of innovative business models and best practices.

Development Results

E&S Risks / Impacts and Mitigation