Frugal Innovation as a Remedy to Community’s Energy & Sanitation Needs.
The devastating effects on the health and well-being of locals prompted for innovative ways to address the ever-increasing need in the context of sanitation and energy.
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Anchoring Productive Use on Mini Grids
After installation of some mini grids and supplying the electricity to households within the catchment area, some developers realized that relying on households as the sole electricity consumers was not profitable from a business perspective.
Community Participation in Mini-Grids Development: Key points to focus On
Mini-grid developments require a considerable amount of land. Given the importance of land for these projects, most developers agree that meaningful community outreach and consultation need to be done prior to system installation.
Frugal Innovation During the COVID-19 Crisis: Examples from East Africa
The most visible and prevalent low-tech frugal innovations on the continent address basic hygiene requirements for combating the pandemic, i.e. sanitisation and face coverings.
