Meyer-Stamer, Jِrg and Wنltring, Frank | 2007
- Author(s): Meyer-Stamer, Jِrg and Wنltring, Frank
- Publisher: Mesopartner]
- Pages: --
- Keywords: purchasing, small enterprises, rural areas, development projects, poverty alleviation, development strategies
It is argued that the \"markets for the poor\" approach should not be incorporated into value chain development, since this might lead to enormously complex, resource-intensive and lengthy research projects.
Miehlbradt, Alexandra and McVay, Mary | 2004
- Author(s): Miehlbradt, Alexandra and McVay, Mary
- Publisher: International labour organization (ILO)
- Pages: --
- Keywords: enterprise development, small enterprises, advisory services, poverty alleviation, development strategies, reference materials, information exchange
Macro issues and trends affecting the BDS field are reviewed. Other subjects include: the inclusion of BDS market development in broader projects; poverty alleviation; market assessment; and, new business models.
Miehlbradt, Alexandra O. | 2003
- Author(s): Miehlbradt, Alexandra O.
- Publisher: The Small enterprise education and promotion (SEEP) network
- Pages: --
- Keywords: market research, enterprise development, small enterprises, development assistance, human resources
An e-discussion was conducted on how to build a team with appropriate skills for market assessment of dynamic markets and essential skills and key issues for starting a market assessment.
Miehlbradt, Alexandra O. and McVay, Mary and Tanburn, Jim | 2006
- Author(s): Miehlbradt, Alexandra O. and McVay, Mary and Tanburn, Jim
- Publisher: International labour organization (ILO). International training centre
- Pages: --
- Keywords: enterprise development, poverty alleviation, market potential, competition, economic policy
This BDS Reader on sustainable private sector development and poverty alleviation also deals with systemic market development, business environment reform, choosing target markets, and developing competitiveness strategies.
Miehlbradt, Alexandra O. and McVay, Mary and Tanburn, Jim | 2005
- Author(s): Miehlbradt, Alexandra O. and McVay, Mary and Tanburn, Jim
- Publisher: International labour organization (ILO). International training centre
- Pages: --
- Keywords: enterprise development, small enterprises, advisory services, reference materials, information exchange, training programmes
The prospects for market-based poverty initiatives are examined, using examples from around the world. Subjects include value chain development, market assessment, business services, communities of practice, and training courses.