On Monday, July 19, 2010, Opportunities for the Majority held a "BOP Modeling Workshop" to teach executives from a range of companies about the elements of base of the pyramid business models.
A guideline to participating in the financing of the Inter-American Development Bank's projects in majority markets through the IDB's A/B Loan program.
Nicaraguan bean farmers now have the chance to access credit, improve their agricultural methods and sell their crops directly to food distributors. Read how a new project is helping traditional small farmers increase their profits and become part of national supply chains.
An interview with Pedro Bulcão, executive director of Brazil's SINAF Group, about his company's innovative approach to selling life insurance to low-income customers.
Two leading Mexican companies, Mi Tienda and CEMEX, were recognized at the IDB’s Annual Meeting of the Board of Governors in Cancun, Mexico, for their innovative projects that engage with low-income populations in Mexico.
The second in a series of IDB-hosted Strategic Partners dialogues proposes a forward-looking agenda centered around the topic of market-based strategies and the results they can deliver for the base of the pyramid in the region.
IDB President Luis Alberto Moreno highlights the Bank’s commitment to working with partners to promote private sector investment in majority markets in Latin America and the Caribbean at the second Strategic Partners’ Dialogue, organized by the Opportunities for the Majority Initiative.
Only 13% of lower and middle-income Mexicans use the Internet, in many cases because computer access in rural areas is limited or nonexistent. Learn about a pilot project that is helping connect villagers in the Yucatan region to the rest of the world through affordable, high quality Internet service.
Technology plays a key role in helping many companies engage with majority markets in a more efficient and cost-effective manner. A workshop being held in Santiago de Chile on December 14 and 15 seeks to introduce tomorrow's innovators to the challenges and rewards of working with the base of the pyramid.
Opportunities for the Majority announces a business plan competition for companies in the tourism sector in the Caribbean region. Submit your ideas about including the base of the pyramid in your company's operations, and you could receive valuable advice on launching your project.
