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Improvement of Biogas Quality and Quantity for Small-Scale Biogas-Electricity Generation Application in off-Grid Settings: A Field-Based Study

Improvement of Biogas Quality and Quantity for Small-Scale Biogas-Electricity Generation Application in off-Grid Settings: A Field-Based Study Small-scale…

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Project launch: Multi-purpose Community Hall in one of the most space- and resource-constrained informal settlements in the heart of Nairobi’s Eastlands.

Approved to improve! A new month, glad tidings for the Dandora Community following the approval of their ingenious project to develop a Multi-purpose Community…

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Creating and Capturing Value: A Consumer Perspective on Frugal Innovations in Water and Energy in East Africa

On Wednesday March 17, Rachel Howell defended her thesis entitled: 'Creating and Capturing Value: A Consumer Perspective on Frugal Innovations in Water and…

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Researchers in the Spotlight with Beatrice Hati - A New Career Path: Urban Resilience

Beatrice graduated from Institute for Housing and Urban Development Studies (IHS) last year, after studying the Urban Environment, Sustainability and Climate…

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Join the Frugal Innovation Programme for Horticultural Entrepreneurs in South Holland

Who says that innovation has to be complex and expensive? More is not always better! With frugal innovation you can innovate in a simple, smart and affordable…

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An Innovative way to break down waste into a useful resource

In this GoFrugal Research Insights edition, we spotlight a fourth case study of bottom-up frugal innovation in a small enterprise in Kenya to understand how…

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Frugal Entrepreneurship: A Pathway Towards Both Equal Opportunity and Circularity

In close collaboration with Circular experience, Innofrugal and Frugal Innovation, we hosted a panel and discussion on Frugal Entrepreneurship: A pathway…

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#CoCreateMyCity Dakar: design circular solutions for waste challenges in Dakar

Join our international challenge! The Netherlands Enterprise Agency ( RVO) launched an initiative named #CoCreateMyCity. The intention is to create impact by…

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Project launch: Understanding the effects of heatwaves on vulnerable population groups in The Hague

Green light has been given to the joint research project ‘Heatwaves and vulnerable populations: Mapping their needs in The Hague’ by The Centre of Expertise on…

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ICFI Recordings: Webinar Frugal Innovation in Africa - an academic and policy agenda

The Webinar Session "Frugal Innovation in Africa: an academic and policy agenda". by Centre director Professor Peter Knorringa is now available on youtube. This…