scholarly journals Frugal Innovation Hijacked: The Co-optive Power of Co-creation

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Linda Annala Tesfaye ◽  
Martin Fougère
Keyword(s):  
Dynamic Interactions ◽  
Hegemonic Discourse ◽  
Frugal Innovation ◽  
The Poor ◽  
Grassroots Innovations ◽  
Empty Signifier ◽  
Frugal Innovations ◽  
Poor Communities

Abstract In this paper we investigate how different discourses on frugal innovation are articulated, and how the dynamics between these different discourses have led to a certain dominant understanding of frugal innovation today. We analyse the dynamic interactions between three discourses on frugal innovation: (1) innovations for the poor, (2) grassroots innovations by the poor, and more recently (3) co-creating frugal innovations with the poor. We argue that this latter discourse is articulated as a hegemonic project as it is designed to accommodate demands from both business and poor communities. We draw on Laclau and Mouffe’s concepts of ‘chain of difference’, ‘empty signifier’ and ‘floating signifier’ to explain the advent of the hegemonic discourse on co-creating innovations with the poor. We show how a floating signifier with radical potential, frugal innovation, has been hijacked and co-opted in a hegemonic project that has leveraged powerful ambiguous signifiers, with co-creation acting as an empty signifier. To clarify what is problematic in this hegemonic intervention, we expose how contemporary frugal innovation discourse contributes to a project of governing and exploiting rather than helping the poor, in ways that benefit formal economic actors while further worsening global inequalities.

scholarly journals Integrative Model of Nussp Program Policy Implementation in the Poor Community Empowerment Based on Tridaya

2017 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 187
Author(s):  
Muhammad Tahir ◽  
Yulianto Kadji ◽  
Zuchri Abdussamad ◽  
Yanti Aneta
Keyword(s):  
Policy Implementation ◽  
Urban Slum ◽  
Community Empowerment ◽  
Integrative Model ◽  
Religious Values ◽  
Successful Implementation ◽  
The Poor ◽  
Program Policy ◽  
Social Empowerment ◽  
Poor Communities

The implementation of NUSSP (Neighborhood Upgrading Shelter Sector Project) program policy is a residential upgrading and settlement sector project in the context of urban slum settlement management for the empowerment of the poor communities based on tridaya in Makassar City which was implemented since 2005-2009 (phase I). This study used a qualitative approach by using case study at five urban villages of NUSSP’s program locations as the key areas, namely: Buloa, Cambaya, Lette, Rappocini, and Balang Beru sub-districts within Makassar. The data collection used in-depth interview, Focus Group Discussion (FGD), direct and participatory observation supported by document study, case history, and triangulation. The results of this study indicated that the integrative model achievement of NUSSP’s program policy implementation in handling of urban slum settlement by using the tridaya’s empowerment approach as an effort to empower the poor society, in the form of output and outcome of policy implementation that had provided benefits for the government and the poor communities from the empowerment development aspect, such as the physical environment, economic empowerment, and social empowerment. Although from the economic aspect and social empowerment were not relatively optimal conducted by government and private parties, neither were not yet relatively optimal conducted by NUSSP executing actors in the utilization of local cultural values and religious values to support the successful implementation of NUSSP program policies in the field. The findings of this study were in the form of the development of “Tridaya” empowerment concept into “Pancadaya” (environmental, social, economic, cultural and religious development). This finding revealed that the importance of the use of cultural and religious values transformed in the poor community empowerment concept, so it was assumed that they will give a significant contribution in supporting the integrative model of NUSSP’s program policy implementation in the handling of slums in order to empower the poor communities in urban slum areas.

scholarly journals Combining the characteristics of sustainability, frugal innovations and washing machines in the industrial nations – A literature-based analysis of the common features for future sustainable developments

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 50
Author(s):  
Sandra Schneider
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Industrialized Countries ◽  
Frugal Innovation ◽  
The Sustainable Development ◽  
Common Features ◽  
Washing Machines ◽  
The Social ◽  
Development Goals ◽  
The Common ◽  
Frugal Innovations

Sustainability is an internationally discussed topic in the development of products and services. Frugal innovations aim to conserve resources in the manufacture and use of such products and services. It can therefore be assumed that the areas of sustainability and frugal innovation overlap. This work is intended to show the connection between sustainability, frugal innovations and household appliances in the form of washing machines in industrialized countries. For the analysis, the characteristics of frugal innovations are compared with the requirements of washing machines in industrial nations and then the parallels to the social development goals (SDG) are determined as characteristics for sustainability. The existing literature will be reviewed for evaluation. The aim of the work is to show the connection and give an indication of the sustainable development of an everyday product as a frugal innovation in the industrialized countries.

scholarly journals Micro-Finance for Poor and Non-Poor Communities of Nepal

2018 ◽  
Vol 32 (2) ◽  
pp. 135-142 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chandra Prasad Dhakal
Keyword(s):  
Rural Areas ◽  
Economic Status ◽  
Economic Importance ◽  
Small Scale ◽  
Poor People ◽  
Socio Economic Status ◽  
The Poor ◽  
The People ◽  
The Difference ◽  
Poor Communities

 The micro-finance institutions are providing service to the people with the noble purpose to improve their socio-economic status which ultimately helps to reduce the poverty Nepal. In the Nepalese context, micro-finance institutions are providing the equal services to all people living in the remote and rural areas. The main objective of this study was to identify the economic importance of micro-finance institutions for poor and non-poor communities of Nepal. The study was conducted in Syangja district among the 385 beneficiaries of micro-finance. This study found that there was no significant association between the poor and non-poor people regarding the success of small scale business with the support of micro-finance, and increasing the amount of saving because p = .524 and .402 respectively which was greater than .05 significant levels. The difference could be observed in the increase in income level of poor and non-poor. Slight better improvement could be seen among the poor people, there was significant association between poor and non-poor because of p = .019.

Appalachia and Laudato Si’: Developing the Connection between the Poor and the Environment

Horizons ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 46 (2) ◽  
pp. 246-269
Author(s):  
Jason King
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Degradation ◽  
Environmental Regulations ◽  
Pope Francis ◽  
The Poor ◽  
The Earth ◽  
Poor Communities

In Laudato Si’, Pope Francis links environmental degradation and the poor, writing that “the poor and the earth are crying out.” Appalachia complicates the pope's claim, however, because it is an area that suffers from environmental degradation but also supports the Trump administration's dismantling of environmental regulations. Thus, Pope Francis’ understanding of the poor in Laudato Si’ needs development in three ways. First, he needs to explore how environmental degradation causes spiritual harm in addition to physical harm. Second, the pope needs to note that spiritual harm often causes the poor to cry out in ways that are sexist, racist, homophobic, and hostile toward the environment. Finally, the pope should note that the voices to be heeded in responding to environmental degradation are those voices marginalized within poor communities because they are most likely to address the spiritual harm and avoid scapegoating others.

scholarly journals Creativity as the main determinant of implementing frugal innovations in enterprises

2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 (150) ◽  
pp. 309-320
Author(s):  
Roman TYLŻANOWSKI ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Design Methodology ◽  
Decision Makers ◽  
Added Value ◽  
Good Sense ◽  
Frugal Innovation ◽  
Main Determinant ◽  
Innovative Process ◽  
Proposed Model ◽  
Frugal Innovations

Purpose: The article aims to define the role that creativity plays in implementing frugal innovations. The article also aims to list examples of innovative, frugal solutions as well as to indicate activities that would stimulate the creativity of employees in enterprises. Design/methodology/approach: This is an exploratory study that is based on a systematic review of available literature on frugal innovation and creativity. The research was based on both Polish and foreign literature, articles, and internet sources. Findings: The issue of frugal innovations has recently become "fashionable" in the good sense of the word. Inventive and cheap offers of products and technologies launched on markets are characterised by demonstrable dynamics. The article emphasises, in particular, the role of creativity in creating innovative, frugal solutions. Research limitations/implications: Although the problem of frugal innovations is known and described, it is also true that publications focussing on and discussing this issue are still lacking. The article, therefore, aims to encourage decision-makers to support the creativity of their employees in order to develop frugal innovations. Nevertheless, the discussed topic requires further research. Originality/value: The article is based on existing knowledge in the field of creativity and frugal innovations. The added value of the article is a combination of both issues, emphasising the role of employees' creativity in creating frugal innovations, which is illustrated in the form of the proposed model of the innovative process based on creativity

scholarly journals Modeling entrepreneurial intent as a predictor of frugal innovation in university students

2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (3) ◽  
pp. 643-663
Author(s):  
Sirlene Aparecida Takeda Bresciani ◽  
Luis Felipe Dias Lopes ◽  
Denise Adriana Johann ◽  
Gilnei Luiz de Moura ◽  
Damiana Machado de Almeida ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Open Innovation ◽  
Product Innovation ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Entrepreneurial Intention ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Frugal Innovation ◽  
Sustainable Innovation ◽  
Frugal Innovations

This study aimed to analyze the influence of entrepreneurial intention (EI) on the frugal innovation (FI) dimensions: open innovation (OI), sustainable innovation (SI), cost innovation (CI) and product innovation (PI), in the university context under the students’ perception. The quantitative approach and structural equation modeling (SEM) was used for a sample of 694 undergraduate students at a Brazilian university. The analyzes confirmed a positive relationship between entrepreneurial intention and open innovation (H1); entrepreneurial intention and sustainable innovation (H2); entrepreneurial intention and cost innovation (H3); entrepreneurial intention and product innovation (H4). Thus, it was found that EI-FI is useful to demonstrate the degree that the student intends to undertake in a future moment, guided by the low cost technologies (CI) process, listed in new social and institutional structures (OI), which insert quality products and services (PI), using fewer resources (SI). As limitations, it is considered the lack of behavioral studies on the intention to undertake innovations, mainly in frugal innovations. Finally, it is recommended to carry out theoretical studies that contribute to the conceptualization, terminologies and attributes of frugal innovations.

scholarly journals The science underlying frugal-innovations should not be frugal

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Balkrishna C Rao
Keyword(s):  
Safety Factor ◽  
Ad Hoc ◽  
Premature Failure ◽  
Numerical Example ◽  
Design Methodologies ◽  
Scientific Principles ◽  
Grassroots Level ◽  
Grassroots Innovations ◽  
Frugal Innovations ◽  
Product Functionality

In recent years frugal products of the grassroots and advanced types are being widely used due to their sustainable nature and also affordability. However, despite the origins of frugality at grassroots level, grassroots innovations continue to be fabricated in an ad hoc manner that precludes application of science and are thus susceptible to premature failure. This work advocates the use of scientific principles for developing frugal products in general with emphasis on classical and new design methodologies that are rooted in science to save resources and, hence lower costs, while aiming for robust product-functionality. This paper sheds light on the importance of the safety factor in frugal designs and the need, from here onwards, of a factor of frugality for the systematic realization of both grassroots- and advanced frugal- products. In particular, adoption of the factor of frugality, that was developed recently, has been supported in this effort with a numerical example to display the effectiveness of applying science for designing from scratch frugal products that are both streamlined and robust in their functionality.

scholarly journals Poverty Alleviation through Institutional Empowerment of Social and Economy on Poor Society in Gowa Regency

2018 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 23-29
Author(s):  
Syamsu Nujum ◽  
Fadhia Ratu Pratiwi
Keyword(s):  
Poverty Alleviation ◽  
Poverty Reduction ◽  
Social Economy ◽  
Social Institution ◽  
Role Of Government ◽  
South Sulawesi ◽  
The Poor ◽  
The People ◽  
The Right ◽  
Poor Communities

ABSTRACT Objective: The purpose of this paper is to examine the extent to which the role of government in empowering marginal/poor communities through various empowerment programs. To examine and explain the extent to which the benefits of programs to empower the poor society in reducing poverty. To examine and explain the Poverty Reduction Model that is more in line with the local wisdom of the people of South Sulawesi especially in the community in Kabupaten Gowa. It is intended to find a model that fits the needs and conditions of the poor communities in South Sulawesi, especially in Gowa so that it can be applied to poverty alleviation efforts in the future. Methodology: An interview and observation were done to 20 people from the poor community, government, community leaders, and practitioners in Gowa regency. Descriptive and reflective sections were used to analyze the data and examining the poverty alleviation model through the empowerment of socio-economic institutions in South Sulawesi in Gowa regency. Result: With the method of synergizing between Social Institution and Economic Institution, the researcher found that society can develop itself creatively and productively, so gradually Poverty will decrease as expected. Implication: Based on survey results, observations and interviews on the subject in this study, it can be concluded several things: That poverty experienced by the people of Gowa  Regency is cultural and structural poverty so that people naturally experience poverty without realizing it as a problem in their lives living as they are with the non-poor community. Poverty is seen as something destiny and need not be too much of a problem, but they live their lives as they are. To empower the poor community, it is necessary to select the right strategy for the needs of the community in moving the local wisdom of the community to be able to help them out of the hardships of life. An ideal empowerment strategy is Strategy with the model of learning in addressing the problems faced in the life of the community. Learning can change the people's mindset from laziness to being diligent from helpless to empower. Keywords: Model, Empowerment, Poverty, Institutional, Social, Economy

scholarly journals PRODUÇÃO ACADÊMICA SOBRE INOVAÇÃO FRUGAL: UMA ANÁLISE BIBLIOMÉTRICA EM PERIÓDICOS INTERNACIONAIS NA ÚLTIMA DÉCADA

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (25) ◽  
pp. 31-52
Author(s):  
Denise Adriana Johann ◽  
Luis Felipe Dias Lopes ◽  
Sirlene Aparecida Takeda Bresciani ◽  
Claudete Correa dos Santos ◽  
Valéria Wisnieski Padilha
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Management ◽  
Technology Management ◽  
Strategic Management ◽  
Sustainable Transportation ◽  
Intellectual Structure ◽  
Strategic Management Journal ◽  
Frugal Innovation ◽  
Management Journal ◽  
Research Technology ◽  
Frugal Innovations

Objetivo: Analisar a produção científica na área de Inovação Frugal (IF), nas bases de dados Web of Science e Scopus (CAPES, 2021). Metodologia: A pesquisa é caracterizada como descritiva com abordagem quantitativa e aplicação da técnica bibliométrica. Assim, após definir a técnica e tema, a busca foi realizada nas bases WoS e Scopus por tópico, utilizando os termos “frugal innovation”, com intervalo de tempo de 2010 a 2020, resultando em 306 publicações na WoS e 396 na Scopus. Em seguida, os dados foram organizados na Planilha Excel e após, as publicações foram identificadas nas seguintes categorias: evolução temporal, áreas temáticas, publicações por países, autores e frequência de citações.  Por fim, utilizou-se o software VOSViewer para a criação de mapas textuais e clusters de co-citação. Resultados: Destaca-se que a temática de Inovação Frugal vem crescendo em frequência de publicações, destacando-se o ano de 2020. Dentre os resultados, a Índia e Estados Unidos encontram-se entre os primeiros que mais publicam e em nona posição encontra-se o Brasil encontra-se em nona posição. Quanto a area, Gestão, Negócios e Contabilidade tem a primeira posição. Entre os anos de 201 a 2020, somando entre as bases, tem-se o total de 5.281 citações. Originalidade/Valor: O uso da técnica de bibliometria apresenta-se como uma ferramenta relevante para a disseminação do conhecimento científico e tecnológico, possibilitando aos pesquisadores a análise quantitativa, descritiva e prognóstica de publicações realizadas em uma determinada área da ciência. Além disso, este estudo contribui com a disseminação do conhecimento sobre a inovação frugal, que é necessária para países que buscam o desenvolvimento econômico a partir da diminuição do uso de recursos e atendendo uma maior quantidade de pessoas, que antes não tinham acesso a determinados mercados e produtos. Palavra-chave: Inovação, Inovação Frugal, Bibliometria. 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scholarly journals Frugal Knowledge Sharing for Frugal Innovation Diffusion in Africa

2021 ◽  
Vol 29 (6) ◽  
pp. 1-23
Author(s):  
Getachew H. Mengesha ◽  
Richard Thomas Watson ◽  
Solomon Negash
Keyword(s):  
Social Capital ◽  
Knowledge Sharing ◽  
Innovation Diffusion ◽  
Diffusion Of Innovation ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Frugal Innovation ◽  
African Context ◽  
And Diffusion ◽  
Frugal Innovations ◽  
The Church

This study explores mechanisms of frugal knowledge sharing for frugal innovation diffusion drawing upon concepts from social capital and diffusion of innovation theories. Three frugal innovations projects from Uganda, Malawi, and Ethiopia are used to undertake a preliminary appraisal of a proposed theoretical model. The study identifies a frugal knowledge sharing mechanism based on “The Church lady model”. From a practice perspective, the study informs how to leverage social capital to facilitate frugal knowledge sharing. Insights drawn from this study cover the surrounding network structure, mode of communication, frugal knowledge sharing modalities, and the opportunity for combination and exchange to spark varied frugal IS innovation projects. From a research point of view, it serves as a basis for frugal knowledge management for frugal innovation diffusion in an African context.

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