Sourcing small and local

Ethical Corporation, 23 February 2009

Major multinational food and drink companies have a powerful role to play as drivers of economic development in sub-Saharan Africa. By sourcing materials from poor countries in the region, for sale in domestic and international markets, these businesses can create jobs for local people and boost agricultural production.

Global companies are starting to integrate the poor into their value chains as suppliers, distributors and retailers in ways that are profitable for their business. These approaches are what the United Nations Development Programme calls inclusive business models.

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