Caroline is an international expert on the contributions that business makes to development. She facilitates and analyzes inclusive business – commercially sound business that tangibly involves people at the base of the pyramid. Caroline has been responsible for tracking results and drawing out lessons from inclusive business portfolios that span hundreds of businesses in Africa and Asia. She is also Results Director of Connect to Grow, and Founder Director of Ashley Insight Ltd.
Blogs by this Author
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Tackling the risk or ‘perceived risk’ of inclusive business investments
Published on Wednesday, 29 June 2016
When risk mitigation processes are put in place, inclusive business deals are no more risky than other investments – it’s is just a different kind of risk.
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The unique role of development banks in inclusive business
Published on Wednesday, 22 June 2016
Development finance institutions can support inclusive business, but mainly as brokers to build an enabling environment for companies that want to provide profitable, long-term solutions to serve the needs of the poor.
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The new gateway to inclusive business in Asia: Launching the IB Asia Hub
Published on Monday, 15 February 2016
The new platform provides access to a growing list of inclusive businesses in Asia.