Self-assessment test (AHEAD Module 2; Lecture 1)

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The following questions aim to assess your knowledge after completing Lecture 1 Characteristics of inclusive and grassroots innovation from Module 2 “Inclusive and Grassroots Innovation”. Please, select all response options that you believe are correct. More than one answer is possible.

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1. Which of the following characteristics refer to inclusive innovation? *

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Focuses on economic development

Reduces production or distribution costs to achieve affordability

Takes into consideration the needs of excluded groups

Encourages excluded groups to participate in the innovation process

Seeks financial return

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2. Which of the following characteristics refer to grassroots innovation? *

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Local values and situations are taken into consideration

Aims at providing universal solutions to problems

Authorities are in control of the innovation process

Facilitates job creation

Local knowledge and traditions play role in the innovation process

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3. What is “frugal innovation?” *

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Any innovation that originates in less developed countries

Innovation that relies on ground-breaking scientific discoveries

Innovation that minimizes the use of resources or leverages existing resources so that the cost of the product or service can be lowered significantly

Innovation in the services sector

Innovation that optimizes the use of resources so that the product or service are more environmentally-friendly

4. What are the benefits of the bottom-up approach to innovation? *

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It helps achieve financial sustainability

It creates a sense of ownership of the product or service

Decision-making is in the hands of the few people in charge of the innovation process

The process starts at the highest level thus ensuring high-quality of the final outcomes

The delivered outcomes are context-driven and relevant to the local situation

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5. Which of the following are examples of grassroots innovation? *

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Eco-housing

Local organic food schemes

Community currencies

Prepaid card systems for energy consumption

Industrialized food

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