Microfranchising: How Social Entrepreneurs are Building a New Road to Development
Editat de Nicolas Sireauen Limba Engleză Paperback – feb 2011
Yet there is a new movement that is surging ahead in its attempt to reduce poverty and generate wealth in Africa: microfranchising. Set up by pioneering organizations such as VisionSpring and HealthStore, microfranchising is based on one of the most successful market-based models in Western economies: franchising. From McDonald's to Coca-Cola, franchising has proven itself to be an effective and replicable way of scaling up a business rapidly in the Western context.
It is only recently that members of the growing body of social entrepreneurs have turned to the franchise model as one of the responses to Africa's endemic economic stagnation. And the results have been inspiring: instead of the dependency generated by traditional charity development projects, these new social capitalists have generated enterprise and self-sustainability in the most challenging environments of rural Africa.
This long-needed book looks at the growth in microfranchising as a tool to generate wealth among poor communities in Africa. The book traces the evolution of the concept of microfranchising, from its foundation in Western models to its implementation in African countries today. It provides practical steps from the world's leading experts on how to set up a microfranchise, from recruiting franchisees, to building a brand and a supply chain. It gives case studies of successful microfranchises, told by the enterprises themselves. It continues with a theoretical analysis of the place of microfranchising within global social entrepreneurship. It ends with a look at the future for microfranchising, with recommendations for development. Edited by the former CEO of SolarAid, which created the Sunny Money microfranchise, the book provides a ground-breaking set of case studies and analysis of microfranchising for development. It brings together academics and practitioners to provide context, analysis and practical advice. Indeed, it provides the theory, the practical advice and the case studies to guide any entrepreneur, NGO, business or government interested in setting up their own microfranchise scheme.
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Specificații
ISBN-13: 9781906093433
ISBN-10: 1906093431
Pagini: 224
Dimensiuni: 156 x 234 x 14 mm
Greutate: 0.34 kg
Ediția:1
Editura: Taylor & Francis
Colecția Routledge
Locul publicării:Oxford, United Kingdom
ISBN-10: 1906093431
Pagini: 224
Dimensiuni: 156 x 234 x 14 mm
Greutate: 0.34 kg
Ediția:1
Editura: Taylor & Francis
Colecția Routledge
Locul publicării:Oxford, United Kingdom
Public țintă
PostgraduateCuprins
1. Introduction Nicolas Sireau, SolarAid, UK 2. Microfranchising: The theory Kurt Illetschko, Franchise writer, South Africa 3. Microfranchising in practice Kurt Illetschko, Franchise writer, South Africa 4. The diffusion of innovations through microfranchising P. Clint Rogers, University of Eastern Finland Jason Fairbourne, Fairbourne and Sunesson Consulting Group and Brigham Young University, USA Robert C. Wolcott, Kellogg Innovation Network (KIN), Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University, USA 5. Barefoot Power: A case study in Uganda Harry Andrews, Barefoot Power Pty Ltd, Kenya 6. Financing microfranchise start-up and growth David Lehr, Consultant, International Economic Development, University of North Carolina, USA Lisa Jones Christensen, Kenan-Flagler Business School, University of North Carolina, USA 7. MicroLoan Foundation: A case study in Malawi Peter Ryan, MicroLoan Foundation, UK 8. Creating the market and recruiting microfranchisees Miguel Ramirez, SolarAid, Kenya 9. Social-sector franchising for healthcare Michael Seid, Michael H. Seid & Associates, USA 10. Scaling the microfranchise at the base of the pyramid Ryan Swee Ann Lee, London Business School, UK 11. The scaling bottleneck: Growth challenges faced by social enterprises Melissa Richer and Nate Heller, Ayllu, USA 12. Conclusion Nicolas Sireau, SolarAid, UKReferencesIndex
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Offers a set of case studies and analysis of microfranchising for development. This work brings together academics and practitioners to provide the theory and practical advice to guide an entrepreneur, NGO, business or government interested in setting up their own microfranchise scheme.