Case studies
Our approach to sustainable development is to set out an overall framework but to give our operations the flexibility to implement programmes that best meet their local circumstances.
View the case studies below to see how we implement our 10 sustainable priorities locally.
Priority areas:
Colombia: From shopkeepers to entrepreneurs, boosting small businesses
At the Bavaria Foundation we're always looking for new ways to promote entrepreneurship. This year, we have been tackling one of the main barriers to starting a small business – the lack of access to credit. We've worked with local banks to provide micro-finance for shopkeepers so they can strengthen their businesses, increase their revenues and improve their quality of life. In the last two years, more than 4,000 shopkeepers have benefited from US$6 million made available in micro-credit financing.
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