Summary
We live in an era of immense wealth creation, technological innovation, and political emancipation. Yet, almost two-thirds of the world's population still lacks access to basic services, efficient markets, and good governance. This lack of opportunity condemns millions of people to abject poverty. It undermines economic growth and environmental sustainability. And it underpins conflict and instability. It also represents billions of dollars' worth of untapped business opportunities - for micro-enterprises, small businesses, national companies, and multinational corporations alike - to help deliver solutions that spread the benefits of development more widely.
Citations
"Partnering for Success: Business Perspectives on Multistakeholder Partnerships." Research Report No. 4. CSR Initiative at the Harvard Kennedy School, the International Business Leaders Forum, and the World Economic Forum, 2005.