The Borrel of the Pyramid believes that social entrepreneurship is key to sustainable development. Several times a year people who are interested and believe in the power of social entrepreneurship come together at the Borrel of the Pyramid to brainstorm and discuss about sustainable, pro-poor solutions at the Base of the Pyramid.

The aim of the Borrel of the Pyramid is to gather with people who are passionate about social entrepreneurship in developing countries and want to share on innovative ideas and solutions for the base of the pyramid, during an informal borrel. People joining the borrel are pragmatic, open for new ideas and willing to share and learn; people who believe in the added value of non-governmental organisations but at the same time get the essence of commerce, which we believe is key to sustainable development and progress.

The Borrel of the Pyramid is a way to brainstorm about entrepreurial solutions for challenges at the base of the pyramid. During the borrel, a case will be presented by an entrepreneur who is active at the base of the pyramid. This case will be leading during the evening: participants will brainstorm and come up with new, innovative or creative solutions to the problem being presented to you.

The Green Banana Food Company

Green Banana Food Company (GBFC) is a social enterprise, which promotes green growth innovations. In Uganda, local farmers work hard to get a good crop and build decent lives. Local farming is inadequate to sustain families. Therefore GBFC works towards direct partnerships with local farmers in Uganda. Farmers get a higher and fair price for their crops, and additionally they can enhance their businesses through an investment fund fuelled by a percentage of GBFC’s profits. Sustainable farming practices are also encouraged to get high quality crops.