Bottom Of The Pyramid Series

While many businesses have entered and been successful at helping the world’s poor, the poorest of the poor, often dubbed the Bottom of the Pyramid (BoP), present unique challenges to businesses hoping to carve out a niche. Entering—and staying viable within—this market isn’t easy. Often, it involves completely reinventing the wheel.

These posts from Beyond Profit and Triple Pundit that will explore innovative business models aimed at tapping the bottom of the pyramid (BoP) market.



India: From Dirty Fuels to Clean and Green in 60 Seconds?

By Suzanne York As a nation of 1.1 billion people and growing, with a robust economy, India is a crucial player on the global climate stage.  Will it move from its current reliance on fossil fuels, especially coal, or will it take steps to a clean energy future, and balance an expanding economy and populace [...]

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Can Capitalism Reach the Poorest of the Poor?

Abby Callard, Beyond Profit This is the first post in a three week long series from Beyond Profit and Triple Pundit that will explore innovative business models aimed at tapping the bottom of the pyramid (BoP) market. More than 3 billion people worldwide live on less than US$2.50 a day—less than a morning coffee at [...]

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