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Frugal Innovation  Frugal Innovation - moladi Affordable Housing Frugal innovation or frugal engineering is the process of reducing the complexity and cost of a good and its production. - Housing Construction System Frugal Innovation “Frugal Innovation” proposes a breakthrough approach to solving some of the most pressing issues of our global economy as it empowers human beings to use their creativity to generate economic and social value while preserving the environment. "Frugal innovation is a critical business strategy for companies to prosper in a world where customers are both value-conscious and values-oriented. It challenges Western companies to create high quality products that are affordable and sustainable as well as desirable and meaningful for end-users."- Carol L. Cone   Shelter - Housing the base of the pyramid - Low cost housing Shelter - Housing the base of the pyramid - Low cost housing Maslow's hierarchy of needs - Jobs for the unemployed Food f...

moladi in Namibia - moladiNAMIBIA moladi in Namibia - moladiNamibia moladi established in Namibia - moladiNAMIBIA moladi CEO, Hennie Botes, was invited to meet with the Namibian Ministry task to address the huge housing backlog in Namibia. Also present during the meetings where the technical advisors to the Ministry and special advisor to President Hage Geingob. moladi has been handed two stands in Windhoek and another three in Gobabis to construct show units for the community. The number one issue for any home is the social acceptability criteria. The structure must feel and sound like a house that people are used to or have grown up in. If this criteria is not passed, then price is not even discussed. End user funding of the structures are critical. As the homes need to be financed over a long term in order to be financially affordable to the new owner. moladi is approved by major banks in South Africa and Namibia. For more information - Visit www.moladinamibia.com Key...