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The triggers, motivations, experiments, diffusions, and stakeholders of frugal innovation what we learn from Thai case studies

Frugal innovators creatively apply existing technologies to address local challenges, effectively reducing costs and optimizing performance. This approach is…

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Quadruple Helix and Strengthening Knowledge Interactions for Frugal Innovation

This Week: Quadruple Helix & Frugal Innovation in New Delhi From February 17 to 21, 2025, the course Quadruple Helix and Strengthening Knowledge Interactions…

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Inclusive cities and energy transitions: insights from the post-industrial city of Rotterdam

Rotterdam is a post-industrial city confronted with energy transitions and the inclusion of a large group of vulnerable citizens who do not participate in the…

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Urban Uncovered Podcast Series (9) - "Digital Futures", hosted by Mandipa Ndlovu

Episode 9: Digital Futures As cities rush to embrace digital solutions, who really benefits? In this episode, Victoria Manya ( ASCL), Dr. Rekgotsofetse Chikane…

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Urban Uncovered Podcast Series (8) - "Urbanity and Security", hosted by Mandipa Ndlovu

Episode 8: Urbanity and Security Urban growth and identity are intertwined with security in complex and conflicting ways. This episode explores the dual nature…

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Launch Urban Climate Resilience Training in Kenya

The ICFI Kenya Hub / Nuvoni, is set to deliver an intensive Training of Trainers (ToTs) masterclass on Urban Climate Resilience for cities and municipalities…

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Updates on Frugal Labs

Over the past year, Betty Huerta, who leads the Bootcamp course in the Frugal Innovation Minor, has been spearheading research into the global landscape of…

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New MoU Boosts Frugal Innovation in Arba Minch's Entrepreneurial Ecosystem

On Friday, October 18, 2024, Arba Minch University, Arba Minch Polytechnic Satellite Institute, and Alliance College signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)…

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Voor een systeemverandering heb je verschillende disciplines nodig

De druk op de planetaire grenzen neemt snel toe. Vanuit verschillende wetenschappelijke disciplines wordt hard gewerkt aan oplossingen. Dat doen ook Peter…

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Frugality Beyond Scarcity: Challenging Universal Narratives in Frugal Innovation

This blog series aims to spotlight diverse cultural values related to frugality, their alignment with sustainable practices, and touch on questions linked to…