Subject category:
Entrepreneurship
Published by:
USC-Marshall/Lloyd Greif Center for Entrepreneurial Studies
Version: April 20, 2020
Revision date: 14-May-2020
Length: 15 pages
Data source: Published sources
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Abstract
The case is about social entrepreneur Will Ruddick and his efforts to introduce social community currencies in Kenya. Students explore the social challenges these currencies aim to address, the possible designs and the historical experiences that support Will's decision-making. They understand pressing problems, including distribution, demurrage and community organization. The case ends with the challenge of finding a currency model for three informal settlements in Kisumu, Kenya. The case is part of the Historical Entrepreneurship Case Series and can be used by itself or in conjunction with the other cases of the series.
Teaching and learning
This item is suitable for undergraduate and postgraduate courses.Time period
The events covered by this case took place in 2019.Geographical setting
Region:
Africa
Country:
Kenya
Featured company
Grassroots Economics
Industry:
Social entrepreneurship
Featured protagonist
- Will Ruddick (male)
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Abstract
The case is about social entrepreneur Will Ruddick and his efforts to introduce social community currencies in Kenya. Students explore the social challenges these currencies aim to address, the possible designs and the historical experiences that support Will's decision-making. They understand pressing problems, including distribution, demurrage and community organization. The case ends with the challenge of finding a currency model for three informal settlements in Kisumu, Kenya. The case is part of the Historical Entrepreneurship Case Series and can be used by itself or in conjunction with the other cases of the series.
Teaching and learning
This item is suitable for undergraduate and postgraduate courses.Settings
Time period
The events covered by this case took place in 2019.Geographical setting
Region:
Africa
Country:
Kenya
Featured company
Grassroots Economics
Industry:
Social entrepreneurship
Featured protagonist
- Will Ruddick (male)