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Formation

Titre Origine d'Icthys

Icthys idea arouse from a double assessment 2,4 billion people live with less than 2$ a day (World Bank 2007). This people are then confronted with problems of first need consumer goods access. They actually represent an untapped potential of consumption, production, innovation, and entrepreneurial activities.</p> <p>Consumer goods MNCs often lack the will and the expertise to meet this needs. The barriers to reach these « base of the pyramid » consumers in emerging countries are obviously many. « ICTHYS » ?</p> <p>« Ichthys » means fish in greek… « If you give a man a fish, he will have a single meal. If you teach him how to fish, he will eat all his life » Kuan Tzu



“Social entrepreneurs are not only focused at giving a fish or teach how to fish. They will not rest until they have revolutionized the fishing industry.” Bill Drayton (Ashoka Founder)

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