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The Making markets work for the poor approach
September 2009
Author: SDC E+I

This is a two page introduction to the topic provided by the E&I section of SDC. It includes a schematic view of a market system with its core function, supporting functions and rules. It also discusses implications and opportunities for SDC's work.

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Developing markets for dairy production through service development and PPP in rural Armenia
December 2008
Author: The Springfield Centre

This case study explains the M4P approach and illustrates how it can be practically applied. It describes the interventions of the project namely working with mild processors and building rural services for farmers.

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Perspectives on the Making Markets Work for the Poor (M4P) Approach
October 2008

The M4P Perspectives paper explores the application of M4P in different fields including finance, agriculture, water, labour and climate change. It aims at exploring in more detail specific issues associated with M4P and potential areas of development endeavours wher M4P may have application.

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The Operational Guide for the M4P Approach
October 2008
Author: The Springfield Centre

This guide provides an operational resource to help put the M4P approach into practice. It builds on the publications "A Synthesis of the M4P Approach" and "Perspectives on the M4P Approach" The guide aims at: - identifying key considerations for organisations wishing to implement M4P programme - explaining the frameworks and principles which guide the process of M4P implementation - identifying important management and governance considerations - providing an overview of good practices

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A Synthesis of the Making Markets Work for the Poor (M4P) Approach
October 2008
Author: The Springfield Centre

The M4P synthesis paper explains the essence of the M4P approach – its rationale, including evidence of impact, and key features in implementation of M4P. It is the basis for anybody whishing to know more about M4P.

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Market Approaches that Work for Development
September 2008
Author: Urs Heierli

This paper is drawing the lessons from a series of seven case studies conducted in stages between 2004 and 2008. Reviewing a rich set of experiences in nutrition, sanitation, safe water, malaria control, water control, organic cotton and brick production, this study deals with the issues of harmonising the best mix of public and private sector interventions. A series of practical and theoretical discussions and recommendations show how public and private sectors can jointly achieve development objectives. The case studies are also available on this site under the publications "M4P general approach" and "Value Chain Development".

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Marketing Safe Water Systems
September 2008
Author: Urs Heierli

This case study asks the question of why it is so hard to get safe water to the poor and so profitable to sell it to the rich. The study provides insights from the varied perspectives of users, disseminators, producers and retailers into the marketing challenges of point-of-use water treatment devices. In addressing the main marketing challenges, Marketing Safe Water discusses the 5 Ps of marketing: Product, Price, Place, Promotion and People. It puts forward a mix of marketing and social marketing strategies which can raise the dissemination of household water treatment systems to the level required for achieving the Millennium Development Goals.

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Should Bednets be Sold, or Given for Free?
September 2008
Author: Urs Heierli, Christian Engeler

This case study of the Tanzanian National Net Programme discusses the role of the private sector in Malaria control. It highlights a combined approach between a catch-up and a keep-up strategy for bednets distribution. 1. 'Catch-up' strategies: There is a need to increase coverage fast and this may only be possible through free, or highly, subsidised mass distributions. 2. 'Keep-up' strategies: Massive free net distributions are time-bound and hence a sustainable and continuous system is also required to reach the masses.

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Making Markets Work for Poor: International development cooperation: seeking common principles
June 2008
Author: Mike Albu

This paper explores synergies, complementarities and divergences between the M4P and Sustainable Livelihoods approaches. It is complemented by case studies from Bangladesh.

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Comparing M4P and SLA frameworks: Case studies
June 2008
Author: Mike Albu, Helen Schneider

This case study is part of a comparison of the M4P framework and the Sustainable Livelihood Approach. It compares two projects in Bangladesh: KATALYST for the M4P framework and LEAF/SAAKTI for the Sustainable Livelihood Approach.

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