danone.communities mission Support and / or finance social businesses that fit with Danone mission : bring health through food to as many people as possible. 3 Bn < 3 $
Key health/nutrition concerns
Micro Nutrition Issues
Iron (49% among children)
Vitamin B2
Calcium
Vitamin C
Vitamin A
Iodine and zinc likely
Source: Grameen/local NGOs
Macro Nutrition Issues
87% of protein source is vegetal (lentils and beans), deficiency in essential amino-acids likely
Overall energy deficiency, particularly among young children (between 24% and 40% gap vs RDA)
Protein deficiency
Health Concerns
Stunting (41% of young children)
Diarrhoea
Polluted water (arsenic, bacteria)
Grameen Danone Food as a first pilot for Social Business
Key building blocks
Health through food
Proximity / local business models
Environment-friendly
Financially sustainable
Danone competencies
Partners, local entrepreneurs and NGOs
Innovation (with potential for roll-out)
A dedicated financial tool
Focused on innovation Water Baby Food FCPR investment 1001 Fontaines Cambodia La Laiterie du Berger, Sénégal Immersion & incubation Pilot Roll-out Dairy Africa GDFL Bangladesh
danone.communities fund Social Business Investment Vehicle Social Business Enterprise Ex. Grameen-Danone « Social » return on capital + Economic return on capital (2-3%)
The SICAV (Mutual fund) 10 % 90 % Social Businesses (FCPR) Monetary
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