This article in the journal Innovations provides an in-depth but concise introduction to Base of the Pyramid theory, and the findings in the recently published Next 4 Billion report.
The FT’s effort to measure NGO/private sector relationships marks a trend. As NGO’s become more professional and businesses embrace corporate responsibility, both find that they can achieve their goals by working together. Read more.
A new non-profit/for-profit hybrid model suggests that economic, social, and environmental gains are the same. But this “fourth sector” needs long-term, committed finance in order to grow.
Surging energy demand in developing countries must be met with a mix of
clean energy supplies and efficiency. Two firms in Asia are helping to
lead the way.
