The enterprise perspective: inclusive business model design
Proponents of the Base of the Pyramid (BoP) concept propose that low income markets present profitable, yet complex, opportunities which can potentially lead to improved livelihoods. However, because of the unique challenges which exist in BOP markets, ventures must design innovative, socially inclusive business models to enable successful venture development.
The objective of this research are to increase understanding of how energy access ventures develop into self-sustaining enterprises. We adopt a process-oriented business model design perspective to investigate this issue. Case studies will be conducted in Rwanda, Mozambique, and Kenya focusing on entrepreneurial opportunities to increase household access to clean cooking facilities.
The objective of this research are to increase understanding of how energy access ventures develop into self-sustaining enterprises. We adopt a process-oriented business model design perspective to investigate this issue. Case studies will be conducted in Rwanda, Mozambique, and Kenya focusing on entrepreneurial opportunities to increase household access to clean cooking facilities.
Past presentations
"Energy and development"
Presented to bachelor's students at Amsterdam University College students. Amsterdam, 2012 (PDF)
"New realities in energy and development research"
Presented to participants of the RENEW IS-Academy workshop, New realities in energy and development. Amsterdam, 2011 (PDF)
"Business models for sustainable energy access in low income markets"
Presented to MSc students of the Environment and Resource Management program at IVM. Amsterdam, 2011 (PDF)
"Inclusive business and opportunities for sustainable domestic cooking in Rwanda"
Presented to participants of the RENEW IS-Academy workshop, Energy access in Rwanda: Creating sustainable businesses through technology and finance partnerships. Kigali, 2011 (PDF)
"EnDev Project Sustainability Assessment Framework: Working draft presentation"
Draft framework presented to facilitate discussion with energy and development cooperation practitioners at the Im Abseits der Netze conference organized by GIZ. Bonn, 2011 (PDF)
