Essays about: "Base of the Pyramid"

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1. 6. Inclusive Business at the Base of the Pyramid: A Multiple-case study of the Water and Sanitation and Energy Sectors

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för kulturgeografi och ekonomisk geografi; Lunds universitet/LUMID International Master programme in applied International Development and Management

   Author : Gabriel Ayala Aragon; [2018]
   Keywords : Inclusive Business; BOP; Base of the Pyramid; Strategy Adoption; Cocreation; Challenges; Water and Sanitation; Energy; Sweden; Social Sciences;

   Abstract : This thesis addresses the topic of inclusive business by analyzing and comparing the strategy adoption process led by top managers, the level of cocreation, and challenges of Swedish organizations operating in low-income contexts within the water and sanitation and energy sectors. Inclusive business is a novel concept built upon Prahalad and Hart’s (2002) proposition of doing business with the Base of the Pyramid (BOP), or people living under US$8 per day. READ MORE

3. 7. Analysis and Dimensioning of a Large Scale Solar Cooking System : A solution for the Base of the Pyramid Market

   University essay from KTH/Kraft- och värmeteknologi

   Author : Oscar BLANCO FERNÁNDEZ; [2018]
   Keywords : Solar Cooker; Renewable Energy; Developping Country; Simscape Model;

   Abstract : This thesis introduces an analysis and dimensioning of a solar powered solution for enabling clean and sustainable cooking in developing areas. Access to clean cooking is a great  challenge  hindering human development, with significant health, environmental, and economic implications. The proposed solution is analysed and modelled in this work. READ MORE

4. 8. Social acceptance of solar technology : A field study among coffee co-operatives’members in rural Kenya

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

   Author : Emma Levison; Sabina Oehme; [2017]
   Keywords : Social Acceptance; Diffusion of Innovation; Base of the Pyramid; Technology Acceptance Model; Solar Technology; Renewable Energy; Coffee Co-operatives;

   Abstract : The  purpose  with  this  study  is  to  investigate  the  various  aspects  that  affect  the  social acceptance  of  solar  technology  among  coffee  co-operatives  members  in  rural  Kenya.  The coffee production is a business highly affected by climate change with a small profitability margin for the producers. READ MORE

5. 9. Multinational Corporation and Its Sustainable Engagement with Local Small Businesses : A Case Study of Unilever Thailand

   University essay from

   Author : Roméo Gaiga; Siriwimon Thorngmun; [2017]
   Keywords : Sustainable Development; Corporate Social Responsibility; Base of the Pyramid; Sufficiency Economy; Mom Pop Stores; Multinational Corporations;

   Abstract : Once the boundary in global investment does no longer exist, a substantial number of multinational corporations (MNCs) seek for the lower-cost countries such as developing countries or emerging countries to be their production bases. It is undeniable to say that these recipient countries will benefit abundantly in several aspects namely: capital and technical knowledge, employment boost and economic development stimulation. READ MORE

6. 10. ‘Base of the pyramid’ markets as incubators for innovations : Implications for innovation processes of internationally operating companies

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaper

   Author : Miriam Höfling; [2015]
   Keywords : Base of the pyramid; Enabling factors; Innovations; Innovation Process; MNC; Sustainable Development;

   Abstract : This thesis identifies the enabling factors that are relevant for a company’s BoP innovation process. It aims at visualizing differences and challenges of BoP innovation processes in contrast to generic innovation processes. READ MORE