Frugal Innovation: A Developmental Implications Perspective

Daniel Etse (), Adela McMurray () and Nuttawuth Muenjohn ()
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Daniel Etse: RMIT University
Adela McMurray: Flinders University
Nuttawuth Muenjohn: RMIT University

Chapter 34 in The Palgrave Handbook of Workplace Innovation, 2021, pp 641-659 from Springer

Abstract: Abstract This chapter explores the implications of frugal innovation for socio-economic development. Two case studies, eRanger motorcycle ambulance and Tata Swach water purifier, are examined using the qualitative content analysis methodology. The findings suggest that frugal innovation’s developmental effect is nuanced; while it may enhance living conditions at the micro level and serve as a useful stop gap measure for managing developmental challenges, it might not be adequate for addressing the underlying factors of socio-economic underdevelopment. Related theoretical and practical implications highlight the need to recognise the developmental capabilities and limitations of frugal innovation in order to ensure its appropriate use for purposes of development.

Keywords: Frugal innovation; Development; Socio-economic development; eRanger motorcycle ambulance; Tata Swach (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2021
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DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-59916-4_34

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