Innovating for the Poor

2021 ◽  
pp. 674-695
Author(s):  
Xiaobo Wu ◽  
Linan Lei
Keyword(s):  
Developing Economies ◽  
Innovation System ◽  
Bottom Of The Pyramid ◽  
Inclusive Growth ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Social Growth ◽  
The Poor ◽  
Inclusive Innovation ◽  
Formal And Informal Institutions ◽  
Static View

This chapter introduces the inclusive innovation system in China by showing the roles of bottom-of-the-pyramid (BOP) entrepreneurs, institutions for inclusive innovation, infrastructures supporting inclusive innovation, and emerging governance of inclusive innovation. Based on an integrative review of the literature about the innovation that led to inclusive growth in developing economies, this chapter proposes the conceptual framework of the process toward inclusive innovation by integrating the dynamic inclusive growth with the current static view. Then, considering the Chinese context, especially the turning from formal institutions to the interpenetration of both formal and informal institutions, this chapter finally summarizes some challenges for inclusive innovation and its implications on economic and social growth.

The Market at the Bottom of the Pyramid: Understanding the Culture of Poverty

2013 ◽  
Vol 12 (4) ◽  
pp. 489-513 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fauzia Erfan Ahmed
Keyword(s):  
Private Sector ◽  
Bottom Of The Pyramid ◽  
Grameen Bank ◽  
Culture Of Poverty ◽  
The Poor ◽  
Segmentation Approach

Abstract As never before, the private sector can make a difference at the bottom of the pyramid (BOP). But little is known about who the poor really are, the environment in which they live, and how to create value for them. This also means that little is known about how to establish a business at the BOP that meets both development and profit goals. This article presents a segmentation approach embedded in a larger theory of the culture of poverty to help businesses focus on serving the BOP. I focus on examples from my research on the Grameen Bank in Bangladesh and Patrimonio Hoy in Mexico to show examples of applications of segmentation theory to businesses at the BOP.

scholarly journals Liberia

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (9) ◽  
Author(s):  
Keyword(s):  
Monetary Policy ◽  
Exchange Rate ◽  
Central Bank ◽  
Financial Management ◽  
Purchasing Power ◽  
Inclusive Growth ◽  
Public Financial Management ◽  
The Poor ◽  
Bank Financing ◽  
High Inflation

Restoring macroeconomic stability, providing a foundation for sustainable inclusive growth, and addressing weaknesses in governance remain the main objectives of this program. While allowing for a slight fiscal loosening to meet humanitarian needs during the COVID-19 pandemic, tight monetary policy, much improved public financial management, domestic revenue mobilization, and zero central bank financing have supported the administration’s efforts to achieve price and exchange rate stability. This has helped to preserve the purchasing power of the poor who were the most affected by the high inflation environment at the program’s inception. The authorities consider bringing the ECF-supported program back on track of utmost importance and are committed to their development plan, the Pro-Poor Agenda for Prosperity and Development (PAPD).

scholarly journals PERTUMBUHAN INKLUSIF : FENOMENA PERTUMBUHAN INKLUSIF DI KAWASAN INDONESIA BAGIAN BARAT DAN INDONESIA BAGIAN TIMUR

2018 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 85-112
Author(s):  
Sholihah Amalina Dyah Hapsari ◽  
Manuntun Parulian Hutagaol ◽  
Alla Asmara
Keyword(s):  
Economic Growth ◽  
Economic Theory ◽  
Growth Rate ◽  
Panel Data ◽  
Middle Class ◽  
Inclusive Growth ◽  
Lower Middle Class ◽  
Eastern Indonesia ◽  
The Poor ◽  
Spss Software

The growth of the middle class in Indonesia that occurred during the last ten years allegedly raised by the economic growth that is likely to increase in the same period. An economic theory which states that inclusive growth is growth that is able to bring the middle class makes economists focus on inclusive growth and the middle class itself. But in fact, the middle class in Indonesia is dominated by the lower middle class whose features are similar to the poor. These issues indicate a gap in the economy. In addition, to talk about the gap, there is no doubt that this issue has long been a discussion in Indonesia, especially the gap between western Indonesia and eastern Indonesia. Therefore this study was conducted to analyze whether it is true that inclusive growth has occurred in Indonesia and how the phenomena that occur in the western part of Indonesia and eastern Indonesia. Based on the data from 33 provinces in Indonesia over a period of 5 years, ie from 2008 to 2012, this study of the Measured inclusive growth by adopting the concept formulated by Klasen (2010) on-Poverty Equivalent Growth Rate (PEGR). This study of the processing of data performed using Excel and SPSS software. The results found that economic growth in Indonesia in 20082012 has not been inclusive in reducing poverty, lowering inequality and increase employment. The results also show that inclusive growth is not a consistent phenomenon in Indonesia. The phenomenon of inclusive growth in reducing poverty, lowering inequality, and increasing employment are more prevalent in Western Indonesia (IBB).  Key words : inclusive, growth, middle class, panel data, excel   

Tax and S&T Policies for Research Commercialization: Perspectives of Southeast Asian Countries

2017 ◽  
Vol 14 (04) ◽  
pp. 1750017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jarunee Wonglimpiyarat
Keyword(s):  
Developing Economies ◽  
Innovation System ◽  
Policy Instruments ◽  
Developmental State ◽  
Policy Implications ◽  
High Tech ◽  
Asian Countries ◽  
Diamond Model ◽  
The Government ◽  
Innovative Capacity

High-tech businesses are important in enhancing the innovative capacity of nation. Many countries use tax schemes as one of the government policy instruments to provide an environment conducive to the growth of high-tech companies. This paper analyzes the tax policies and R&D tax incentives to promote technology commercialization in Singapore and Thailand. The analysis is focused on the government dimension of Porter’s diamond model. The results reveal the government intervention model whereby the governments of both countries have pursued a developmental state role in fostering innovative entrepreneurship. The study offers insightful lessons linking tax policy to the perspective of science and technology (S&T) policy. The policy implications would be useful to other developing economies in shaping the direction of the national innovation system.

Inclusive Growth through Sports: A Comparative Study of Jharkhand Sports Policy with Haryana and Chhattisgarh

2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (02) ◽  
pp. 41-50
Author(s):  
Vinamrta . ◽  
Utpal Kumar Chakraborty
Keyword(s):  
Comparative Study ◽  
State Government ◽  
Inclusive Growth ◽  
Recreational Activity ◽  
Sports Industry ◽  
Secondary Sources ◽  
The Poor ◽  
Sports Policy ◽  
Career Option ◽  
Good Career

In recent years Sports area has scaled up to be a lucrative industry from a leisure and recreational activity. For maintaining the boom in this industry it is very important that sports should be viewed as a good career option by the youngsters. This paper aims to describe the situation of Indian sports industry and challenges faced by sports persons in choosing sport as a career option by using the secondary sources. The sports policy of 3 states Jharkhand, Haryana and Chhattisgarh has been analyzed to compare the various initiatives taken by the state government for sports development because sport is listed as a state subject in Indian constitution. It is very clear from the features of the policy that what makes Haryana to be the sports capital of the country while the poor planning, late updation and improper implementation of sports policy can be a growth obstacle for state players of Jharkhand.

Opportunities and Challenges in Socially Inclusive Innovation

Biotechnology ◽  
2019 ◽  
pp. 1541-1555
Author(s):  
Linda M. Peñalba ◽  
Dulce D. Elazegui
Keyword(s):  
Social Inclusion ◽  
Innovation System ◽  
The Philippines ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Promotion Policies ◽  
Inclusive Innovation ◽  
The Social ◽  
Modern Biotechnology ◽  
Socio Economic Impact ◽  
Equitable Outcomes

This chapter analyzes the opportunities and challenges for modern biotechnology, particularly Genetically Modified (GM) corn, in addressing social inclusion to ensure its equitable outcomes or impacts. It examines the policy environment in which GM corn was introduced and the related socioeconomic concerns. The study reveals that in the Philippines there is no institutionalized mechanism yet to determine if GM corn promotion policies and strategies conform to the social inclusion context of biotechnology. Governance of the GM technology and the interplay of the innovation system intermediaries hindered the full realization and application of social inclusion principles. Interventions to monitor socio-economic impact, knowledge transfer and interaction, and credit support delivery are needed for a more socially inclusive innovation. There should be a continuous interactive learning among various stakeholders to have evidence-based information on the technology.

scholarly journals A registered report on how implicit pro-rich bias is shaped by the perceiver's gender and socioeconomic status

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (8) ◽  
pp. 191232
Author(s):  
Bradley D. Mattan ◽  
Jasmin Cloutier
Keyword(s):  
Gender Differences ◽  
Socioeconomic Status ◽  
Low Income ◽  
High Status ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Men And Women ◽  
The Poor ◽  
The Rich ◽  
And Control ◽  
Beliefs And Attitudes

Although high status is often considered a desirable quality, this may not always be the case. Different factors may moderate the value of high status along a dimension such as wealth (e.g. gender, perceiver income/education). For example, studies suggest men may value wealth and control over resources more than women. This may be especially true for high-income men who already have control over substantial resources. Other work suggests that low-income men and women may have different experiences in educational contexts compared to their richer peers who dominate norms at higher levels of education. These experiences may potentially lead to different attitudes about the wealthy among low-income men and women. In this registered report, we proposed two key predictions based on our review of the literature and analyses of pilot data from the Attitudes, Identities and Individual Differences (AIID) study ( n = 767): (H1) increasing income will be associated with increased pro-wealthy bias for men more than for women and (H2) income will also moderate the effect of education on implicit pro-wealthy bias, depending on gender. Overall, men showed greater implicit pro-wealthy bias than did women. However, neither of our hypotheses that income would moderate the effects of gender on implicit pro-wealthy bias were supported. These findings suggest implicit pro-wealthy bias among men and are discussed in the context of exploratory analyses of gender differences in self-reported beliefs and attitudes about the rich and the poor.

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