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Mapping the frugal innovation phenomenon

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This study aims at mapping the frugal innovation phenomenon. The study reveals that scholars affiliated with Indian institutes and originated from India have played a key role in this research discipline. Country wise, the highest number of frugal innovation cases is from India. The articles on frugal innovation have published in a wide range of disciplines and journals. Scholars, practitioners, and policy-makers have understood frugal innovation concept in various ways. Studies are predominantly in sectors, such as healthcare, electric and electronics, transport, finance, ICT, and energy. On the contrary, despite high importance, agriculture and education sectors have received limited attention.

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  • Hossain, Mokter, 2017. "Mapping the frugal innovation phenomenon," Technology in Society, Elsevier, vol. 51(C), pages 199-208.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:teinso:v:51:y:2017:i:c:p:199-208
    DOI: 10.1016/j.techsoc.2017.09.006
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