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This article revisits the dynamic capabilities framework in light of the structural conditions faced by firms in the Global South. Drawing on Brazil’s More Food International program as a case study, the article proposes a systemic reframing of dynamic capabilities, one that recognizes survival in volatile environments as a legitimate form of innovation. While the original framework emphasizes long-term transformation through organizational routines and strategic orchestration, such expectations may be unfeasible for small and medium-sized enterprises (SME) operating under macroeconomic instability and institutional constraints. Based on interviews and secondary data, the study finds that the program did not foster enduring changes in managerial processes or routines, but it did support financial performance and tactical adaptation. These findings suggest that in the Global South, dynamic capabilities may manifest not as radical innovation, but as adaptive responses to survive economic and political uncertainty. This reframing expands the theoretical understanding of innovation under constraint and contributes to bridging gaps between development policy, business strategy, and international cooperation.
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