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.