supporting practices that are accessible for all while increasing quality of life and livelihood opportunities along the supply chain would need to become a priority of learning programmes while some interesting examples of such practices emerge in various corners of the globe there is still a need for more systematic actions engaging economically or socially underprivileged communities as part of the supply chain their inclusion in the supply chain may require the development of new business models that not only deal with the question of what kind of a product or service is a priority for the poor but also how to satisfy their consumption needs while facilitating their livelihood options numerous examples exist where corporations have engaged with vulnerable communities to provide essential products and services accompanied by learning and training opportunities for both the companies own staff and members of the community