The Inclusive Business Ecosystem Network (IBEN) is a multistakeholder collaborative platform to foster an enabling environment for inclusive and impact-focused organizations and businesses within the agriculture and food sectors. This network brings together a diverse array of stakeholders, including private sector companies, social sector organizations, government agencies, multilateral organizations, and impact focused investors among others. The network’s core activities are multifaceted and centred around facilitating multi-stakeholder collaborations to support smallholder farmers, promote gender-inclusive practices, and encourage sustainable practices.

Engagement with policymakers, like-minded organizations, networks and think tanks in India and the Global South is also a key activity, aimed at designing and developing supportive policies for inclusive businesses. This includes advocacy efforts to influence policy and create a favourable regulatory environment. Knowledge-sharing and capacity-building activities, such as workshops, seminars, and research publications, further enhance the network’s impact by disseminating valuable insights and best practices among stakeholders. Through these concerted efforts, the Inclusive Business Ecosystem Network aims to create a thriving ecosystem where inclusive businesses can flourish, ultimately contributing to a more equitable and sustainable food system.