Importance Of Social Innovation Research Articles

Social Innovation as a Potential and Possible Approach for Social and Educational Inclusion

The growing importance of innovations for solving complex economic and social problems of a global, regional and national nature determines the serious research interest in analyzing the various aspects of their importance for the successful functioning of modern economies and of the different systems within the scope of the social sphere. The purpose of the article is, based on an analysis of basic theoretical concepts of the nature and importance of social innovations, to clarify their role in overcoming challenges of different nature and degree of complexity with an emphasis on their potential for the social and educational inclusion Social enterprises are examined as a successful organizational form for the practical implementation of social innovations, and good practices of existing social enterprises providing innovative educational and social services are indicated. Possible guidelines and concrete forms for practical application and implementation of social innovations to achieve a higher degree of educational and social inclusion have also been formulated

The Transformative Potential of Social Innovation for, in and by Education

One of the most important challenges for our society is how we view and organise learning and education. To respond to this challenge the European Commission stimulated a debate in order to generate forward-looking policy ideas. A specific topic addressed is the likely future development and importance of social innovation in education. The basis for this paper is a specific foresight study investigating future trends in education and supporting elements, especially with regard to the Europe 2020 strategy and the ‘Future of Learning’ agenda. Therefore, the aim of this paper is to provide a vision of the future of social innovation in education and derive implications for the education system and policy.

Contemporary Design in Quarantine: a Critical Review of Design Responses to Covid-19 Crisis

The following article aims to analyze Brazilian and international cases of design responses to the COVID-19 pandemic related crises. It initiates with reflections about the social and political roles of design, emphasizing the importance of social innovation, design activism, and transition design to contemporary design. The methodological approach adopted is qualitative and quantitative with assessment and selection of data based on the bibliographic, desk, and documentary research methods. The result of 113 mapped cases is presented by graphic synthesis and discussed through the bibliographic research.

The importance of social innovation for the visually impaired citizens

Today, innovation appears as new ideas, creative ideas, new situations in the form of devices or methods. Innovation is also often seen as the implementation of better solutions that meet new requirements, specific needs, or current market needs. Social innovation has special importance among the forms of innovation. This study aims to evaluate social innovation applications for visually disabled citizens in local governments. This study also aims to conduct a registration service review for visually impaired citizens within the scope of social innovation. With the registration service, it is aimed to voice the books in line with the demands of visually impaired members through volunteer readers. This study also evaluates the IMM’s social innovation efforts that provide innovative solutions to their problems. Additionally, this study also evaluated audio libraries for visually impaired individuals, which help them to read books.

The role of stakeholders in social innovations

In the modern world, the role and importance of social innovations as solutions to existing social or sustainable development challenges is growing. Research suggest that it is not possible to design and implement social innovation effectively without the involvement of significant stakeholder groups. The purpose of this article is to analyse the existing as well as potential future solutions for identifying and engaging stakeholders in social innovation. The work is based on a review of published research and literature. It presents available mapping tools and stakeholder engagement frameworks. The conclusions confirm that cooperation with stakeholders is an important element in developing social innovation, allowing a better understanding of the nature of challenges, the needs of beneficiaries as well as affecting access to important resources.

Social Innovation Promoting Policy and its Implementation in the European Union

Social Innovation Promoting Policy and its Implementation in the European Union

INNOVATION POLICY AND THE SOCIAL SCIENCES

This paper offers a rationale for expanding current efforts to support industrial innovation to encompass the important and unique contributions that the social sciences can make in this area. In order to provide a comprehensive overview of these contributions, the paper examines the role that social factors play in the process of technological innovations, the importance of social innovations, and the potential contributions of social science research to the diffusion of innovation as well as its importance in considering the broad social impacts of social innovations.