Plenary 6: The Role of Business in Making Poverty History / Generating Investments through Supply Chain Improvement

The Role of Business in Making Poverty History by Jude Mannion

Countless companies are involved in social investments, not all of them strategic. Some are not aligned with business interests while others do not support priority community needs. Meanwhile, 2.8 billion people in Asia live on less than $3,000 a year, representing a $3.5 trillion market opportunity. These people lack access to basic products, jobs and entrepreneurial prospects. Innovations abound and business can help make poverty history by bringing these innovations to low-income markets. What’s your next step?


Generating Investments through Supply Chain Improvement by Toshio Arima

Under today's globalization, gaps between rich and poor are widening. One of the remedies is Responsible Procurement. Through engaging supply chain partners, a global company can win global competition while helping SME's enhance their capability and grow. Some actual business practice will be discussed as a proof point.