A Catalytic Fund for Inclusive and Innovative Businesses
Innovations Against Poverty challenges the private sector to contribute to the fight against poverty
Low-income markets represent a significant business opportunity. The four billion people living on less than US$ 8 a day constitute a global consumer market with a shared purchasing power valued at US$ 5 trillion. By thinking innovatively, private companies can develop businesses that solve social and environmental issues while at the same time maximising their competitiveness and profitability. However, many of these initiatives face commercial, technical and financial risks. They have limited access to finance as they are frequently too large for micro-financing but too small for mainstream commercial debt and venture capital. The IAP fund serves as a risk-sharing mechanism to stimulate private sector development endeavours that otherwise would not occur.
Through our combined financial and non-financial services, we support innovative Inclusive Business models that deliver commercial benefits for the private sector and developmental benefits for low-income populations, while paying specific attention to gender equality and environmental sustainability.
Impact by October 2022
New Jobs Created (FTE)
People Living in Poverty with Access to Basic Goods and Services
People Living in Poverty with Income Generating Opportunities
People Living in Poverty with Increased Income or Cost Savings
GHG Emissions Avoided or Reduced (Tonnes CO2-EQ)
Increased Sales Revenue (Euro)
Updates
IAP’s private sector support brings clean water to rural Cambodia
September 2022
Despite being essential for all life, globally some 2.2 billion people still do not have access to safe water for drinking and sanitation. This sees over 1,000 children die each day from preventable diarrhoeal
Making a big impact on the cooking culture of Ethiopian restaurants
September 2022
Anega Energies Manufacturing has launched their new improved efficiency commercial cookstove, the Quayton efficient fan forced gasifier cookstove. Designed for both households and
Increasing yields and incomes through improved seeds
August 2022
East-West Seed introduced high-quality seeds and agronomical support services with the aim of improving farmers’ lives through increased agricultural productivity and raised incomes. Now, having
Articles & Videos
Promoting inclusion through digital solutions
Women changing the face of agriculture
Clean Water from WE Venture for Rural Cambodians
Insights
The IAP Factsheet 2022
Our results for 2022 in a clear and concise factsheet
IAP Dealbook - July 2022
Download the latest round up of the Innovations Against Poverty project’s achievements to date.
The IAP Lean Data Report Measuring Social Impact
Presents key insights obtained from 1,690 user interviews of a representative sample of six IAP investees across the four countries and three sectors
IAP Partnership
