Global capitalism stands at a crossroads-facing international terrorism, worldwide environmental change, and an accelerating backlash against globalization. Today's global companies are at a crossroads, too: finding new strategies for profitable growth has never been more challenging. Both sets of problems are intimately linked, says Stuart L. Hart-and so are the solutions. In Capitalism at the Crossroads, Hart shows companies how to identify sustainable products that can drive new growth as they also help solve today's most crucial social problems. Drawing on his experience consulting with top companies and NGOs worldwide, Hart shows how to integrate new technology to deliver profitable solutions that reduce poverty and protect the environment at the same time. Along the way, you'll learn how to become truly indigenous to all your markets-and avoid the pitfalls of traditional "greening" and "sustainability" strategies. This book transcends yesterday's stale debates about globalization, pointing the way toward a capitalism that's more inclusive, more welcome, and far more successful. But great ideas aren't enough. Hart presents on-the-ground techniques for transforming them into reality, helping leaders re-ignite innovation, growth, and profitability in their own businesses, starting today.

Capitalism At The Crossroads: The Unlimited Business Opportunities In Solving The World's Most Difficult Problems

Business & Money

Hart, Stuart L.

Economics

Wharton School Pub

During the last decade, first-generation "Base of the Pyramid" (BoP) ventures focused primarily on "finding a fortune at the BoP" by selling existing goods to and sourcing familiar products from the world's four billion poorest people. Many of these initiatives did not scale, and some failed outright. But through that experience, crucial lessons have been learned. Innovators are now succeeding--thanks to a more sophisticated and nuanced approach based on "creating a fortune with the BoP." In this book, co-editors Ted London, Stuart L. Hart, and other leading BoP thought and practice leaders show how to apply these second-generation BoP innovations, techniques, and business models. You'll learn how to build successful business ventures, create sustainable business ecosystems, design new technologies with the BoP in mind, and even transform entire sectors through collaborative entrepreneurship. Key lessons to be learned include Roadmaps for Success * A roadmap for venture development * Patient capital and innovation for the BoP Strategic Opportunities * The "Green Leap" and the BoP * Turning BoP needs into markets Effective Implementation * Understanding the BoP at the micro level * Reframing design for the BoP * Scaling up BoP ventures

Next Generation Business Strategies for the Base of the Pyramid: New Approaches for Building Mutual Value

London, Ted

International

Ft Pr

Improving Impact Assessment: Increasing The Relevance And Utilization Of Scientific And Technical Information

As Environmental Impact Statements (EIS) become increasingly important in the policymaking process, it is vital that they be as complete and accurate as possible. The authors of this volume consider ways in which the development and evaluation of scientific and technical information for EIS can be improved. Addressing key legal, social, political,

Science & Math

Earth Sciences

Routledge

Green Goals And Green Backs: State-level Environmental Review Programs And Their Associated Costs

Enk, Gordon

Hornick, William F

Westview Press

Revival in the Rust Belt: Tracking the Evolution of an Urban Industrial Region (Research Report Series)

Denison, Daniel R.

Inst for Social Research the Univ

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