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Showing 1 to 10 of 10 for “"Bottom of the pyramid (BoP)"”.
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Best practices for the sustainable scaleup of lighting technologies in bottom of the pyramid communities
This thesis deduces a set of best practices for sustainably scaling up lighting technologies in developing countries with a focus on Bottom-of-the-Pyramid (BOP) communities, whose annual incomes are US $3000 or less (in local purchasing power parity). The best practices are derived from a …
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Can the base of the pyramid twin goals of profit and improved welfare be achieved?
Do companies that are involved in ventures at the bottom of the pyramid (BOP) achieve both profit and an increase in the welfare of the poor as proposed by Prahalad and Hart (2002), or is there is a trade-off between profit and welfare as argued by critics of this proposition such as Karnani …
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Exploring the Intersection of Management Practices and Bottom of the Pyramid Economics in Developing Countries
This thesis explores the intersection of management practices and Bottom of the Pyramid (BoP) economics within developing countries. Utilizing a comprehensive case study approach, it evaluates several multinational corporations' ventures in these regions, focusing on their strategies to leverage …
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The impact of brand equity on consumer buying behaviour among bottom of the pyramid consumers in South Africa: A case study of Parmalat yoghurt
There has been significant research done on the impact of branding on consumer buying behaviour over the years, however, consumers at the bottom of the pyramid (BoP) have been ignored and very little research has been done in the South African market. This study examines the impact of brand equity …
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The decision-making process of young urban South African single mothers at the bottom of the pyramid when purchasing baby food
This study investigated how young single mothers (YSMs) in South Africa's bottom of the pyramid (BoP) purchase food for their babies. The study focused specifically on mothers with babies between the ages of 6 to 24 months and explored various elements of their child nutrition decision-making. In …
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From the lab to the land : social impact technology dissemination in rural southern India
Despite their growing popularity, bottom-up, innovation-based development efforts are failing to make a significant social impact at the Bottom of the Pyramid (BOP). Merely inventing widgets for development - like affordable solar lanterns, improved cookstoves, and bicycle-powered machines - is not …
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Monthly expenditure category fluctuations and trade-off in South Africa bottom of the pyramid households
This exploratory study investigated changes in the allocation of household expenditure between various product or service categories in a sample of South African low-income or 'bottom of the pyramid' (BoP) households. First, the mixed methods research quantified the monthly income and expenditure …
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Bottom of the Pyramid : profit versus welfare – metrics that matter
The research project investigated the trade-off between profit and social welfare objectives and whether metrics existed to measure the social welfare objectives set and the impact made. The study was conducted with leading brands within their respective categories and that are currently active in …
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Frugal Innovation in Healthcare: Aligning Systematic Review, Patterns, and Factors for Diffusion in Developing Economies
The Economist (2010) defines frugal innovation as “instead of adding more bells and whistles, strip the products down to their bare essentials.” This definition is becoming an interesting phenomenon for academia and practitioners around the globe. This phenomena have changed the traditional ways of …
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Unlocking public and private finance for financial inclusion for individuals at the bottom of the pyramid in Mbare, Zimbabwe
This study aimed to find the barriers faced by the poor in accessing finance, with a specific emphasis on Mbare, a small but bustling township in Zimbabwe known for its lively small scale businesses and markets. Recognizing the significant value of financial inclusion in addressing the large …