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Sustaining the future of micro-retailers: the vital role of tech-enabled e-commerce in emerging markets
Micro-retailers, including small family-owned shops and convenience stores, have significant economic importance in emerging markets and developing economies.
Developing and validating an underwriting model for micro-enterprises in India
Kirana stores (small grocery and general shops in India) account for approximately 88% of the country's retail sector and make a significant contribution to its GDP. However, they struggle with limited access to working capital and formal financing, making it difficult to sustain and grow their businesses.
In Ghana, shea nut post-harvest processing is traditionally carried out over fires by women workers at home. They also need to travel long distances on foot with heavy loads to and from collection sites, limited by what their bodies can carry. This approach often results in inefficiencies, environmental impacts, and health risks for local communities.
Unlocking the economic potential of the waste sector in Kenya
According to a United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) study, 79 percent of all plastic waste ever produced accumulates in dumps or the natural environment. Unsustainable waste management disproportionately affects low-income communities, where workers face hazardous conditions due to labour-intensive manual sorting.
How HappyTap is changing handwashing behaviour in Bangladesh
To encourage better hand hygiene practices and help children routinely wash their hands with soap and water, HappyTap, a TRANSFORM impact enterprise that produces and distributes a portable sink for low-income communities, has increased the distribution of their handwashing stations
