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10th anniversary ICFI and handbook launch - 2nd november

On 2 November ICFI celebrated a significant milestone as the first Handbook on Frugal Innovation was presented to Annetje Ottow, President of the Executive…

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International Centre for Frugal Innovation Marks 10th Anniversary with Pioneering Handbook Launch

On November 2, 2023, ICFI will celebrate its 10th anniversary and launch the eagerly anticipated Handbook on Frugal Innovation, authored by 48 experts and…

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Belonging to and longing for the village: how the earthquake in Morocco reveals the importance of the homeland in shaping diaspora identity

This article was written by Malika Ouacha - Lecturer & Researcher, Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University and originally published on the ISS Blog…

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Historicising Cities: Unravelling the Threads of Urban Transformation

The first article in the urban series outlined some of the barriers and opportunities towards more resilient urban spaces. This article embarks on a historical…

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Huibregtsen Prize for Groundbreaking Portable MRI Scanner

Andrew Webb wins Huibregtsen Prize for portable MRI scanner Professor at Leiden Universtiy Medical Centre, Andrew Webb and his collaborative partner, Johnes…

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The Installer in the post-industrial industry

Announcement: Presentations by Dr. Erwin van Tuijl in Gothenburg

Presentations: The Installer in the Post-Industrial City – Platforms, Frugality, Future Scenarios, and Energy Transitions We are pleased to announce an upcoming…

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Connecting the Concepts of Frugality and Inclusion to Appraise Business Practices in Systems of Food Provisioning: A Kenyan Case Study

Small and medium size business enterprises (SMEs) are the linchpin in systems of food provisioning in sub-Saharan Africa. These businesses occupy the middle of…

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Sustainable Cities in Sub-Saharan Africa and ICFI’s Urban Series

In the lead up to World Cities Day, a significant occasion that underscores the global significance of urban areas ICFI and LDE Global’s commitment to urban…

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education program for entrepreneurs in the tourism sector

Smart Entrepreneurs

This year, the Erasmus Centre for Entrepreneurship is once again launching the Slim Innoveren (or Frugal Innovation) education program for entrepreneurs. This…

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Announcement: Dr. Erwin van Tuijl to Present at GUCP Annual Research Conference in Leipzig, 2023

We are pleased to announce that Dr. Erwin van Tuijl will be participating in the GUCP Annual Research Conference in Leipzig, 2023. The conference, themed "The…