About the Conference

Our Mission

The Oxford Business Poverty Conference is an annual event that brings together academics, practitioners, and business leaders to discuss poverty reduction through business and market-based solutions. Organized by the Center for Business and Poverty, the conference has featured various topics, including social enterprise, market-creating innovations, and corporate social responsibility.

We believe that business can be a powerful force for positive social change, and our conference provides a platform for sharing innovative approaches, research findings, and practical insights on how to address poverty through sustainable business practices.

Conference Focus Areas

• Social enterprise and inclusive business models
• Market-creating innovations for underserved communities
• Corporate social responsibility and sustainable development
• Financial inclusion and microfinance
• Impact measurement and accountability

Center for Business and Poverty

The Center for Business and Poverty is dedicated to advancing knowledge and practice at the intersection of business and poverty reduction. Through research, education, and convening thought leaders, the Center works to identify and promote effective business-based approaches to addressing global poverty challenges.