WBCSD and SNV conclude dialogue series on “Exploring business solutions for development in Latin America”
alliance between the WBCSD and the Netherlands Development Organization SNV has convened high-level dialogues in eight target countries, bringing together Latin American business executives with selected leaders from the public and civil society sectors to explore the potential of sustainable business opportunities that are good business and benefit low-income communities.
Raising awareness, generating ideas
The WBCSD`s Regional Network partner in each country and have benefited greatly from the well-established network and outreach of these organizations.
The meetings have discussed the mutual opportunities for business and society in targeting the low-income segment as part of the business model, with much of the time focused on identifying more such opportunities between the representatives present.
The gatherings have generated over 50 business ideas that fulfill the criteria of being both good business and benefiting the low-income segment - termed “negocios inclusivos” in Spanish, or inclusive business.
created an Alliance in March 2006 to work together to address sustainable poverty alleviation through private sector involvement.