This paper introduces an analytical framework for a special phenomenon: when common-pool resource (CPR) institution and large technical system (LTS) are connected mutually interdependent. The CPR in this case is node managed by its appropriators within centrally planned system; here named CPR-LTS constellations. Our empirically derived from two historical investigations of institutions LTSs, the agricultural-technical road transport Sweden. By comparing similarities differences it possible...

This article examines innovation activities in water infrastructure Nairobi, Kenya. The focus is on efforts by Nairobi City Water and Sewerage Corporation (NCWSC) to provide services the inhabitants informal areas of city using an automated vending machine, or Pre-Paid Dispenser (PPD). In this study, we investigate what happens when a regime actor like NCWSC tries implement ambidextrous (two-handed) strategy: managing existing system according conventional practice at same time innovate new...

This study investigates the Jisomee Mita, an innovation based on ICT-powered metering at property level aimed increasing access to piped water and sewerage in low-income areas Nairobi, Kenya. We present empirical findings from field investigations actor interviews, which are analysed using a novel framework drawing studies of business models, sustainability transition, history technology. explore critical interface between utility infrastructure potential customers as locus innovation. find...

Science and technology studies urban political ecology have made important contributions to the understanding of water provision in Global South. In this article we develop insights from these fields with aim understand blurring boundaries regimes their power relations mediated by actors, institutions technology. Furthermore, explore how can form a critical interface which is institutional–actor space where formal informal encounter each other through conflict cooperation.

The objective of this article is to discuss the actors involved, and arguments used, in process leading implementation Road Plan for Sweden. Plan, a 20-year program improve modernize Sweden, aimed rebuild adapt country's network roads suit needs mass motorization. It marked breakthrough as new kind far-reaching societal planning, with car point departure. This analyzes means by which technical ideas planning approaches developed elsewhere found their way into plan. Swedish road system was...

This article deals with ongoing attempts to recover heat and greywater at property level, based on an in-depth study of Stockholm, Sweden. We explore different socio-technical development paths from now up until 2050 using a novel combination on-property technology case-studies, actor studies system-level scenario evaluation, Artificial Neural Networks modelling. Our results show that the more conservative scenarios work in favour large-scale actors while radical benefit owners. However, we...

This paper introduces an analytical framework for a special phenomenon: when common-pool resource (CPR) institution and large technical system (LTS) are connected mutually interdependent. The CPR in this case is node managed by its appropriators within centrally planned system; here named CPR-LTS constellations. Our empirically derived from two historical investigations of institutions LTSs, the agricultural-technical road transport Sweden. By comparing similarities differences it possible...

This article investigates the attempts to regulate innovation in Sweden’s road traffic system, specifically small, two-wheeled motorized vehicles or mopeds. Regulators wanted establish a definition of moped as utility vehicle. Moped users and producers challenged their intentions, envisioning vehicle for leisure. Our close reading artefacts allows us trace evolution technology conceptualize niche. Situating within context regulatory social change, we show how imposition technical...

Water and sewage (WS) systems are, like most grid based infrastructural systems, often centralised hierarchical the end user has almost no possibility to influence technical standards, business models or system architecture. The preferred method for connecting new areas are underground water pipes gravity flow sewage. Thus, WS is "tightly coupled". It hard change conservative in its culture, exhibiting a strong "momentum" "path dependence". In this article we investigate an unusual case...

In this paper we discuss the process of designing a new Industrial Management Master Program given by department Economics and at Royal Institute Technology (KTH) in Stockholm,

In this paper we discuss the introduction of collaborative writing (CW) tools in a course designed with learning activities based on problem-based (PBL), authentic case methodology, and teamwork. We argue that CW is vital, but poorly understood, part teamwork, black-box activity. Our ambition to open black box how concepts can enrich teamwork activities. build our students’ reflections challenges linked setting. total data consisted 77 individual reflection papers, which were analyzed using...