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Training Microentrepreneurs in Green Production Methods: Supporting Growth and Responding to Climate Change

Research Note
Published on 2 October 2015

Abstract

This study examines the impact of training microentrepreneurs in Bangladesh in green production methods on ecological outcomes and business practices. Results from the pilot suggest that the intervention led entrepreneurs to adopt more environmentally-friendly production practices and to significantly reduce their use of harming input materials.

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