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Central America, Master Theses

Marketing low cost drip irrigation systems in Central America By Nadja Schaefli

A Research Project to Define a Maketing Plan for the Introduction of Low Cost Drip Irrigation … Read more about Marketing low cost drip irrigation systems in Central America By Nadja Schaefli

Topics: BOP Marketing, Micro Irrigation, Social Enterprise

Asia, India, Master Theses

Delivering Safe Water to the BOP in India – The art of not losing money By Markus Wellstein

Despite the fact that many firms have failed to successfully conduct business in Bottom of the … Read more about Delivering Safe Water to the BOP in India – The art of not losing money By Markus Wellstein

Topics: BOP Marketing, Safe Water, Social Enterprise

Entering the market with Solar Pumps at the Base of the Pyramid by Michael Sinniger

Central America, Master Theses

Entering the market with Solar Pumps at the Base of the Pyramid by Michael Sinniger

A case study of Nicaragua According to the latest data on global poverty, 767 million people have … Read more about Entering the market with Solar Pumps at the Base of the Pyramid by Michael Sinniger

Topics: Agriculture, BOP Marketing, Energy, Market Approaches, Market Creation, Micro Irrigation, Social Enterprise, solar pumps, Supply Chain, Value Chain

Africa, All categories, Master Theses

From NGO to social enterprise: The only roadmap towards sustainable water supply in Goma by Tiziana Gaito

A case study of Yme Jibu’s water supply system in the Democratic Republic of the Congo The present … Read more about From NGO to social enterprise: The only roadmap towards sustainable water supply in Goma by Tiziana Gaito

Topics: DR Congo, Safe Water, Social Enterprise

Asia, Master Theses

Going to Scale with Safe Water – Hydrologic Social Enterprise Cambodia By Soraya Kohler

Analyzing the Business Model of Hydrologic Social Enterprise in Cambodia by Soraya … Read more about Going to Scale with Safe Water – Hydrologic Social Enterprise Cambodia By Soraya Kohler

Topics: BOP Marketing, Safe Water, Social Enterprise

Asia, Master Theses

Carbon Finance for Safe Water Systems in Cambodia By Deborah Buschor

A case study on the role of carbon finance and social marketing in the case of Hydrologic, … Read more about Carbon Finance for Safe Water Systems in Cambodia By Deborah Buschor

Topics: BOP Marketing, Safe Water, Social Enterprise

India, Master Theses

India: Marketing Solar Lights to the Base of the Pyramid By Thomas Tenchio

A Case Study on India: The Challenge of Rural Distribution and Affordability by Thomas … Read more about India: Marketing Solar Lights to the Base of the Pyramid By Thomas Tenchio

Topics: BOP Marketing, Energy, Social Enterprise

Asia, Master Theses

Solar pumping innovation and human-centered design By Karin Imoberdorf

The Example of a Micro Solar Pump in Bangladesh by Karin Imoberdorf Abstract This master study is … Read more about Solar pumping innovation and human-centered design By Karin Imoberdorf

Topics: BOP Marketing, Energy, Social Enterprise

Central America, Master Theses

Micro-irrigation and financial needs of smallholders in Nicaragua By Isabelle Stauffer

A Field Study to Assess the Needs of BOP Farmers in terms of Microfinancing by Isabelle … Read more about Micro-irrigation and financial needs of smallholders in Nicaragua By Isabelle Stauffer

Topics: BOP Marketing, Micro Irrigation, Social Enterprise

Africa, Master Theses

Marketing safe water – lessons for scaling up a social enterprise in Guinea By Alain Bühlmann

by Alain Bühlmann Abstract Market based approaches to safe water development are a promising tool … Read more about Marketing safe water – lessons for scaling up a social enterprise in Guinea By Alain Bühlmann

Topics: BOP Marketing, Safe Water, Social Enterprise

Africa, Master Theses

Marketing Solar Lights in Cameroon By Joel Jeanloz

The majority of the Cameroonians living in rural areas rely on outdated lighting technologies such … Read more about Marketing Solar Lights in Cameroon By Joel Jeanloz

Topics: BOP Marketing, Energy, Social Enterprise

Africa, Master Theses

Measuring the Impact of Bicycles in Burkina Faso By Joe Peier

A case study on the role and impact of bicycles in rural Burkina Faso by Joe Peier Abstract This … Read more about Measuring the Impact of Bicycles in Burkina Faso By Joe Peier

Topics: Social Enterprise, Transportation

Africa, Master Theses

Measuring the Impact of Bicycles in Tanzania By Nikolai Räber

A case study on the role and impact of bicycles in rural Tanzania by Nikolai Räber Abstract This … Read more about Measuring the Impact of Bicycles in Tanzania By Nikolai Räber

Topics: Social Enterprise, Transportation

India, Master Theses

Safe Water Delivery in India: Is Micro Franchising the solution? By Katherine Eve Platzer

Micro franchising for the last mile delivery to the base of the pyramid in India: The case of … Read more about Safe Water Delivery in India: Is Micro Franchising the solution? By Katherine Eve Platzer

Topics: BOP Marketing, Safe Water, Social Enterprise

Africa, Master Theses

Marketing Safe Water in Guinea – business or NGO approach By Oezge Aydogan

A Case Study on Marketing Safe Water in Guinea to BOP by Oezge Aydogan Abstract Conventional … Read more about Marketing Safe Water in Guinea – business or NGO approach By Oezge Aydogan

Topics: BOP Marketing, Safe Water, Social Enterprise

Africa, Master Theses

Rethinking a water development project as a social business by Kaspar Gertsch

Nestlé’s Creating Shared Value [CSV] activities in Côte d'Ivoire The thesis builds on a consultancy … Read more about Rethinking a water development project as a social business by Kaspar Gertsch

Topics: Creating Shared Value (CSV), Safe Water, Social Enterprise, Social Marketing, Value Chain

 Scaling-up Safe Water in Guinea by Sascha Kissling

Africa, All categories, Master Theses

 Scaling-up Safe Water in Guinea by Sascha Kissling

Hurdles and Opportunities The focus of this thesis is scaling challenges for social businesses. In … Read more about  Scaling-up Safe Water in Guinea by Sascha Kissling

Topics: BOP Marketing, Guinea, Market Approaches, Safe Water, Social Enterprise, Social Marketing, Supply Chain

Asia, Master Theses

Sustainability of Safe Water Supply Chains in Nepal By Raphael Graser

by Raphael Graser Abstract Water is a basic need for life, human right and public good. … Read more about Sustainability of Safe Water Supply Chains in Nepal By Raphael Graser

Topics: BOP Marketing, Safe Water, Social Enterprise

Africa, Master Theses

Tanzania: Marketing Solar Lights to the Base of the Pyramid By Simon Moser

A Case Study on Tanzania: The Challenge of Rural Distribution and Affordability by Simon … Read more about Tanzania: Marketing Solar Lights to the Base of the Pyramid By Simon Moser

Topics: BOP Marketing, Energy, Social Enterprise

Africa, Master Theses

Zambia: Marketing Solar Lights to the Base of the Pyramid By Bettina Naef

A Case Study on Zambia: The Challenge of Rural Distribution and Affordability by Bettina … Read more about Zambia: Marketing Solar Lights to the Base of the Pyramid By Bettina Naef

Topics: BOP Marketing, Energy, Social Enterprise

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