Access to start-up and middle-level equity finance for Nigerian agribusinesses
- 01/07/2017
In this Learning Brief, the Postharvest Loss Alliance for Nutrition (PLAN) explores some of the equity funding options available to small- and medium-sized agribusinesses in Nigeria. This brief is meant to serve as a primer to help business owners gain a better understanding of how to make their business ideas more attractive to investors.
The partnering toolbook
- 01/01/2013
The Partnering toolbook builds on the experience of those who have been at the forefront of innovative partnerships and offers a concise overview of the essential elements that make for effective partnering.
The role of the private sector in rice fortification
- 01/01/2017
This report outlines the various private sector actors involved in rice fortification, as well as the interests and role of those actors. It offers case studies which further illustrate what the critical role of the private sector has been in various delivery models.
Shaping markets to combat undernutrition: rethinking approaches to scaling up the role of the private sector
- 01/09/2011
This paper provides a snapshot of new approaches and innovations led by the private sector to shape and change food consumption patterns. It also raises the question of how to build on these models to redress the urgent dietary needs of some two billion undernourished people.
Improving complementary feeding: assessing public and private sector business models
- 01/02/2015
This paper examines lessons on business models for improved access of product-based options to improve complementary feeding, through market-based or public service delivery.
No more missed opportunities: advancing public-private partnerships to achieve the global nutrition goals
- 02/10/2017
This report lays out a case to establish a stronger foundation for the next decade of engagement between governments and businesses to advance nutrition goals. The overall aim was to contribute to a more effective public-private partnership to advance nutrition and the Sustainable Development Goals.
Business and malnutrition: opportunities and challenges for the food industry in reaching the poor
- 01/06/2008
This special report discusses main investment hurdles and constraints in fighting malnutrition at the global and local levels and ways to deliver inclusive and sustainable business solutions that improve nutrition.
Forum report November 2011
- 01/11/2011
This forum report was generated from the 5th GAIN Business Alliance Forum held in Vienna in 2011. The Forum brought together a wide range of expertise and knowledge on nutrition and businesses, to learn and engage on innovative solutions and private sector approaches for delivering more affordable nutritious products in developing countries.