The Base of the Pyramid (BoP) represents a major growth opportunity and moral imperative but remains a formidable challenge. Development actors and investors strive to harness market forces for social good but lack the on-site expertise and agility of social entrepreneurs. Thousands of social entrepreneurs have gained an intimate understanding of local market needs and applied innovative "hybrid s
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