Grameen-Danone Case Study

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EXAMPLES Positive Externalities: 1. Grameen-Danone Foods Limited (GDFL) is a joint venture between Grameen Bank and Groupe Danone to fight malnutrition in Bangladesh, which provides its underprivileged and malnourished citizens with affordable, nutrient enriched yogurt to help combat this social calamity. By providing this essential sustenance at an exceptionally affordable price to the Bangladeshi people, they are essentially giving them health. Accordingly, this project is not only contributing to the health of the people, but also providing jobs. These two organizations have come together to “maximize improvements in human and environmental well-being”, and fulfill a purpose greater than their individual desires for profit; a social injustice. a. Societal Impact: The example displayed by Grameen-Danone Foods Limited could have hugely positive impacts in tackling both poverty and hunger. Because their venture is not operating as a non-profit venture, they are able to contribute to a social cause, provide jobs and make a profit. This is a model that many corporations could adopt and with would fill many of the tenets in their mission, visions and values. b. Corrections: Many corporations have “Give” or “Community Outreach” initiatives and events but often times the …show more content…

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