JOIN THE BUSINESS CALL TO ACTION
Join the growing number of businesses that are working to end poverty by doing good and doing well.
Around the globe, companies big and small have heeded the Business Call to Action (BCtA) to invest in core business initiatives that are both commercially viable and achieve development goals.
Why Join?
Company initiatives that are accepted to the BCtA, benefit from:
A High-Visibility Leadership Platform
- Association with a global brand that represents leadership, impact and innovation;
- Opportunities to profile company initiatives at high-level events around the globe and in media; and
- Interaction with leaders from business, government and civil society.
A Community of Practice
- Access to leading experts on inclusive business models;
- Opportunities to share knowledge and best practices at member-only workshops; and
- Validation and dissemination of initiative results in national, regional and international fora.
Support for Initiative Development
- Strategic assistance in identifying and developing BCtA company initiatives;
- Facilitate linkages with key stakeholders from business, government and civil society; and
- Input on developing a results measurement framework that captures the full value of an initiative.
What’s more, membership to the BCtA is FREE.
Who is Eligible for Membership?
To join the BCtA, companies should either develop or commit to scaling up an initiative that contributes to economic growth and poverty eradication in developing countries. Initiatives must meet basic requirements before they can be accepted as a member company. Learn more about eligibility criteria and the membership approval process.
Applying for Membership
Companies that meet membership eligibility criteria should fill out an application and return it to the BCtA Secretariat. The application form requires companies to outline the proposed initiative, describe the intended business and development outcomes, and demonstrate how the initiative links to core business operations.
Applications are reviewed and approved by the BCtA Secretariat and partner organizations. Where appropriate, the Secretariat and partners may help a company to refine its submission before approval.
Download a Membership Application Form. Learn more about the membership approval process.
