This blog series invites readers to rethink innovation. Rather than starting with technology or scale, it begins with people, practices, and context. It brings together:
Academic insights into frugal innovation: lessons from decades of research and the potential of frugal practices for sustainable solutions worldwide.
Cultural and philosophical perspectives on frugality: values and practices from diverse traditions, highlighting collective well-being and sustainable living.
Roots of Innovation creates a space where research meets real-world experience, and where alternative forms of knowledge and innovation can be explored and celebrated.
by Anna Elias, Erwin van Tuijl and Jasmin Hofman The nuances of Frugal Innovation M-PESA is often cited as a landmark example of frugal innovation in the…
Technological progress is at the core of the modern (Western) philosophy of science and innovation scholarship, as it promises to end human suffering. However…
Imagine if your studies extended beyond the classroom and into communities where innovation becomes a practical tool for meaningful change. That’s the essence…
De druk op de planetaire grenzen neemt snel toe. Vanuit verschillende wetenschappelijke disciplines wordt hard gewerkt aan oplossingen. Dat doen ook Peter…
This blog series aims to spotlight diverse cultural values related to frugality, their alignment with sustainable practices, and touch on questions linked to…
Experiencing the Evictions: A First-Hand Account of Displacement in Mathare Article by Nora Yunes Elafifi My journey to Nairobi began in the aftermath of the…
Article by Beatrice Hati Gitundu and Francis Mukiri You might gaze at this image and think, “If only the photographer had been a little more creative and had…
By Hubert Schmitz and Peter Knorringa Introduction There is a strong case for making innovations more frugal. The world needs innovations which are sparing in…
On March 8th, International Women’s Day, the world commemorates the embodiment, multifaceted achievements, and progress of women and femmes throughout the ages…
Article by Geertje Dingemanse-de Wit In classical international economics, there is a widely held belief that import substitution is an inefficient policy that…
