Eyeglasses for the world’s poorest
August 16, 2010 Edited by Brahm Canzer
Filed under Part 1 Business in a Global Environment
Description: The micro-consignment model provides local vendors in remote regions with essential products for resale to the community.
Source: CNNMoney.com – video report
Date: 08/13/2010
Link: http://money.cnn.com/video/news/2010/08/13/n_cc_microconsignment_model.cnnmoney/
Questions for discussion:
- How is micro-consignment different from micro-finance?
- Which one do you believe is superior for encouraging economic development?
- How is micro-consignment similar to more familiar network marketing approaches like Amway and Avon?
