Sustainable Innovation in the Global South: Frugal Innovation

This lecture explores sustainable innovation in the Global South, focusing on frugal innovation as a key concept. The instructor discusses the importance of empathy in design thinking, the significance of user feedback, and the need to address complex problems. Key topics include definitions of innovation, social innovation, and frugal innovation. The lecture also covers the Sustainable Development Goals addressed by social innovations, the Tata Swach water purifier as a frugal innovation example, and the Global Innovation Index. Additionally, it examines the role of technology in leap-frogging for low-income countries and the responsibilities of engineers in achieving sustainable outcomes.