Who We Are

Inclusive Business Center (IB Center) campaign is managed by the Inclusive Business CenterCenter of Philippine Business for Social Progress (PBSP).

As the IB Lead Convener, IB CenterCenter initiates the creation of an enabling environment for the implementation of IB projects. This environment matches the needs of the companies with those of the Base of the Pyramid (BOP). PBSP also leads the development of an appropriate infrastructure, policies, and support services to ensure support to the sustainable IB projects.

PBSP also organizes and facilitates dialogue among various stakeholders. These discussions aim to address issues to advance the awareness on IB, drive innovation, and encourage companies to change the way business is done. IB Center Center also conducts market and industry research, develops IB investment plans, manages secretariat support, monitors and assesses impact, documents, and initiates knowledge sharing to facilitate the development of IB business models

In 2014, PBSP pursued in the promotion of Inclusive Agribusiness as its pilot project under its IBI Center. Discussions with various sectors have been conducted to identify the needs of the sectors, farmers, and companies to implement Inclusive Agribusiness projects. PBSP also conducts forums to provide a venue for a dialogue to discuss Inclusive Agribusiness concerns.

Philippine Business for Social Progress is the Philippines’ largest corporate-led social development organization committed to poverty reduction and corporate social responsibility.