Innovation in development organizations: an Indian perspective

Abstract

Purpose

This article seeks to explore the determinants for innovation in development organizations.

Design/methodology/approach

The methodology included interviews with key personnel of an Indian development organization and data collected from secondary sources like official documents and annual reports.

Findings

Innovation in development organizations are influenced by factors like acceptance by community, flexibility of donor agencies, support of technical institutions, flexibility in policies and leadership in the organization.

Practical implications

The findings could help to create an ecosystem for development organizations to become innovative for better performance.

Originality/value

The article highlights various factors that facilitate innovation in development organizations.

Citation

Patnaik, S. and Shambu Prasad, C. (2013), "Innovation in development organizations: an Indian perspective", Development and Learning in Organizations, Vol. 27 No. 5, pp. 15-17. https://doi.org/10.1108/DLO-04-2013-0013