Frugal Knowledge Sharing for Frugal Innovation Diffusion in Africa: The Church Woman and Related Models

This study explores mechanisms of frugal knowledge sharing for frugal innovation diffusion drawing upon concepts from social capital and diffusion of innovation theories. Three frugal innovations projects from Uganda, Malawi, and Ethiopia are used to undertake a preliminary appraisal of a proposed t...

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Published in:Journal of global information management 2021-11, Vol.29 (6), p.1-23
Main Authors: Negash, Solomon, Mengesha, Getachew H, Watson, Richard Thomas
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:This study explores mechanisms of frugal knowledge sharing for frugal innovation diffusion drawing upon concepts from social capital and diffusion of innovation theories. Three frugal innovations projects from Uganda, Malawi, and Ethiopia are used to undertake a preliminary appraisal of a proposed theoretical model. The study identifies a frugal knowledge sharing mechanism based on “The Church lady model”. From a practice perspective, the study informs how to leverage social capital to facilitate frugal knowledge sharing. Insights drawn from this study cover the surrounding network structure, mode of communication, frugal knowledge sharing modalities, and the opportunity for combination and exchange to spark varied frugal IS innovation projects. From a research point of view, it serves as a basis for frugal knowledge management for frugal innovation diffusion in an African context.
ISSN:1062-7375
1533-7995
DOI:10.4018/JGIM.289221