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Global poverty alleviation : a case book / [edited by] Pauline J. Albert, Patricia Werhance and Tim Rolph.

Contributor(s): Series: The International Society of Business, Economics and Ethics book series ; v 3.Publication details: New York : Springer, 2014.Description: xiv, 358 p. : illustrations (some color), color maps ; 25 cmISBN:
  • 9789400774780
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 338.9 23 Al333
Contents:
1. Introduction-- 2. Technology and capacity building -- 3. Health -- 4. Environmentally sustainable projects -- 5. Environmentally sustainable processes -- 6. Finance -- 7. Working at the base of the pyramid -- 8. Global corporations and supply chain management-- About the editors-- Index.
Summary: This case book provides examples of multi-stakeholder partnerships that aim to create sustainable enterprises for both the for-profit sectors and for individuals who live in conditions of poverty. Ideal for teaching, after a brief introduction to the case method, the cases are presented as descriptions with no comments or criticisms. The cases are arranged thematically and cover a broad array of solutions in diverse countries including India, Bangladesh, Vietnam, Tanzania, the United States, South Africa, Mozambique, Peru, Ghana, Haiti,and Mexico. Specific programs for alleviating or even eradicating poverty through profitable partnerships come from myriad sectors such as banking, health, education, infrastructure development, environment, and technology. The cases highlight solutions that focus on bringing about substantive shifts in the conditions of life for those living in poverty.
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Books ISI Library, Kolkata 338.9 Al333 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Available 136259
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Includes index.

1. Introduction--
2. Technology and capacity building --
3. Health --
4. Environmentally sustainable projects --
5. Environmentally sustainable processes --
6. Finance --
7. Working at the base of the pyramid --
8. Global corporations and supply chain management--
About the editors--
Index.

This case book provides examples of multi-stakeholder partnerships that aim to create sustainable enterprises for both the for-profit sectors and for individuals who live in conditions of poverty. Ideal for teaching, after a brief introduction to the case method, the cases are presented as descriptions with no comments or criticisms. The cases are arranged thematically and cover a broad array of solutions in diverse countries including India, Bangladesh, Vietnam, Tanzania, the United States, South Africa, Mozambique, Peru, Ghana, Haiti,and Mexico. Specific programs for alleviating or even eradicating poverty through profitable partnerships come from myriad sectors such as banking, health, education, infrastructure development, environment, and technology. The cases highlight solutions that focus on bringing about substantive shifts in the conditions of life for those living in poverty.

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