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A significant number of business associations, think tanks, international organisations and other institutions focus on business as a catalyst and driver of economic development and poverty alleviation. Below is a brief selection of such organisations and links to them.
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The World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD)
www.wbcsd.org
Global association of some 200 companies dealing exclusively with business and sustainable development, the Council provides a platform for companies to share knowledge, experience and best practice, and to advocate business positions on these issues in a variety of forums, working with governments, non-governmental and intergovernmental organisations.
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The World Bank Development Outreach
www1.worldbank.org/devoutreach
Development OUTREACH is a flagship magazine in the field of global knowledge for development which reflects the learning programs of the World Bank and presents a range of viewpoints by renowned authors and specialists worldwide.
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Inclusive Business
www.inclusivebusiness.org
Strategic Alliance of the World Business Council for Sustainable Development and the SNV Netherlands Development Organisation to address sustainable poverty alleviation through the involvement of the private sector.
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The Next Billion
www.nextbillion.net
NextBillion.net is a website and blog bringing together the community of business leaders, social entrepreneurs, NGOs, policy makers and academics who want to explore the connection between development and enterprise.
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