The democratizing effects of frugal innovation

Hanna Nari Kahle, Anna Dubiel, Holger Ernst, Jaideep Prabhu · 2013 · Journal of Indian Business Research

Summary. Frugal innovation in livelihood, education, infrastructure, and distribution networks strengthens democratization and state-building in countries with large base-of-pyramid populations. The paper argues that creating inclusive markets through low-cost innovations drives socio-economic development, which reinforces democratic institutions and government capacity. Multinational corporations can advance democratization by profitably serving poor populations.

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Kahle, H. N., Dubiel, A., Ernst, H., & Prabhu, J.. (2013). The democratizing effects of frugal innovation. Journal of Indian Business Research. https://doi.org/10.1108/jibr-01-2013-0008

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DOI: 10.1108/jibr-01-2013-0008
Countries: Germany, United States, United Kingdom
Regions: Europe, North America
Categories: innovation-theory, regional-innovation-systems, general-innovation
Added: 2026-04-28