Novartis is a digital pioneer in developed countries, but has struggled to increase patient access in developing countries. How can Novartis use digital technologies as a catalyst to redesign fragmented distribution systems?
Developing economies
Will Johnson & Johnson continue to be a climate change champion as it becomes more global?
Johnson & Johnson has been a leader in climate change advocacy, but will it play champion role as it expands into Africa?
From “Visibility” to Prosperity
Fixing the broken promise of the digitally-connected farmer in Sub-Saharan Africa.
Indian Railways – Victim, Contributor or Opportunity?
What if an organization consumed 365 billion litres of water and 18 billion kwh of electricity in a year?
Are the Indian Railways a victim of, contributor to, or opportunity for the environment?
Echo Mobile: Helping Farmers Build Climate Resilience
Echo Mobile harnesses the power of mobile technology
State-owned copper mining: climate change vs. country development
Copper is essential for developing countries. Copper mining also generates substantial amounts of greenhouse gas emissions. Is it fair for developing countries to tax carbon? This article will explore this question through Codelco, the world’s largest copper producer.
How climate change is jeopardising access to basic sanitation facilities for 2.5 billion people
While developed world countries are largely responsible for the behaviours that bring about climate change, the effects can be felt most severely in the developing world
Mongolia Mining Corporation: When coal drives the fate of an entire nation
MMC, a leading Mongolian miner of coal, is struggling due to low profits, a high debt burden and is both intrinsically and extrinsically motivated to maximise production volumes. Its success in growing production and profits will impact the development trajectory of the entire Mongolian nation.
Roshan Telecommunications (Afghanistan) – Private Enterprise Winning where Developmental Aid has Failed
Within the massive numbers of development project failures in Afghanistan since 2001 Roshan Communications stands out as one of the only success stories. It is even more impressive since it has made a profit since its sixth month in operation. This essay examines how this private enterprise’s success stems from a well aligned long-term business and operational model.
40K – a sustainable approach to delivering impact
Business Model The 40K group is an Australian social enterprise that operates two separate entities, PLUS and Globe.[1] 40K PLUS PLUS runs after school english literacy programs in rural India. The challenge they are trying to overcome is: how do you provide […]