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  1. 1. Increasing water access throughhuman-centered design : Design of a off-grid water purifying devicein a resource constraint environment

    University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Institutionen för ekonomi, teknik, konst och samhälle

    Author : David Sundvall; [2022]
    Keywords : human centered design; frugal innovation; Innovation; resource constrained environment; Bottom of the pyramid; BOP; Jugaad; resource constrained environment design; Mänskligt centrerad design; Sparsam innovation; Innovation; Resursbegränsad miljö; Botten av den socioekonomiska pyramiden; BOP; Jugaad; Resursbegränsad miljö design;

    Abstract : Patrick and Felicia are a couple who run a farm. Every day they harvest their crops and sell them at the local market. This is the family's everyday life and today's income goes to all the family'sexpenses such as food, water, and transport to the market. At the end of the day, the family's totalbudget results in plus or minus zero. READ MORE

  3. 2. Exploring the product development process of a dairy based UHT drink A public-private partnership targeting the Base of Pyramid market in Zambia

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Förpackningslogistik

    Author : Elena Gabriela Araujo Soto; [2019]
    Keywords : Public-private Partnership; Base of Pyramid; Food Product Development; Zambia; Agriculture and Food Sciences; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : The focus of this study was exploring the product development process of a dairy- based drink which was co-created within a public-private partnership approach for Base of Pyramid (BoP) consumers in Zambia. An exploratory case-study research design was selected. READ MORE

  4. 3. Realizing BOP Potential through Business Model Innovation

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Linda Nilsson; Amanda Söderblom Gräns; [2019]
    Keywords : Base of the Pyramid; BOP Concept; Business Model; Business Model Innovation; Conceptual Framework; 4 A’s Framework; Social Enterprise; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : There is an ever-growing interest among researchers and practitioners in base of the pyramid (BOP) markets. Still, the distinguishable challenges in terms of presenting a viable business model at the BOP are evident both in research and practice. This thesis aims to examine how private sector firms can innovate business models to attend to the BOP. READ MORE

  5. 4. Inclusive Business at the Base of the Pyramid: A Multiple-case study of the Water and Sanitation and Energy Sectors

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för kulturgeografi och ekonomisk geografi; Lunds universitet/LUMID International Master programme in applied International Development and Management

    Author : Gabriel Ayala Aragon; [2018]
    Keywords : Inclusive Business; BOP; Base of the Pyramid; Strategy Adoption; Cocreation; Challenges; Water and Sanitation; Energy; Sweden; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : This thesis addresses the topic of inclusive business by analyzing and comparing the strategy adoption process led by top managers, the level of cocreation, and challenges of Swedish organizations operating in low-income contexts within the water and sanitation and energy sectors. Inclusive business is a novel concept built upon Prahalad and Hart’s (2002) proposition of doing business with the Base of the Pyramid (BOP), or people living under US$8 per day. READ MORE

  6. 5. Applying Frugal Innovation to Serve the Bottom of the Pyramid in Germany

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Företagsekonomi

    Author : Jöran Mahr; Melissa Imhof; [2017]
    Keywords : Frugal innovation; social entrepreneurship; emerging market innovation; frugal product criteria; bottom of the pyramid; developed countries; value creation;

    Abstract : In times of scarce resources, frugal innovation can be a driving engine for growth and market success, as it is a practical concept established in developing countries. Nonetheless, the available literature also emphasizes a potential importance for Western countries. READ MORE