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Frugal innovation as a source of sustainable entrepreneurship to tackle social and environmental challenges

Muhammad Shehryar Shahid, Mokter Hossain, Subhan Shahid, Tehreem Anwar · 2023 · Journal of Cleaner Production

Summary. Frugal innovation drives sustainable entrepreneurship in developing countries by enabling businesses to achieve social and environmental goals simultaneously. The study found that frugal innovation-based ventures deliver female empowerment, improved healthcare access, better living standards, and sustainable production methods while creating new markets and inclusive growth. This approach shifts focus from barriers to enablers of sustainable entrepreneurship.

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Shahid, M. S., Hossain, M., Shahid, S., & Anwar, T.. (2023). Frugal innovation as a source of sustainable entrepreneurship to tackle social and environmental challenges. Journal of Cleaner Production. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2023.137050

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DOI
10.1016/j.jclepro.2023.137050
Countries
Pakistan, France
Regions
Asia, Europe
Categories
entrepreneurship, innovation-theory, climate-and-environment, general-innovation
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2026-04-28