Inclusive Innovation For Sustainable Development

Author : Nathaniel O. Agola,Alan Hunter
Publisher : Springer
Page : 267 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2016-08-30
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781137601681

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Inclusive Innovation for Sustainable Development by Nathaniel O. Agola,Alan Hunter Pdf

Employing a three-dimensional approach, this book discusses inclusive innovation for socio-economic growth and development, and the implications for human security within the context of developing and emerging economies. Focusing on a new and innovative area of research, Inclusive Innovation for Sustainable Development explores new social and technological processes that are created within, and for the benefit of, marginalised populations. Considering policy and issues surrounding technology, business strategies and best practices, theoretical underpinnings and a broader contextualisation, the authors interrogate the concept of the inclusivity of innovations. Written from the perspective of the new UN paradigm which states that “no one will be left behind”, the book considers the potential contribution of modern technology to human security and develops frameworks that counter the potential increases in inequality that this may bring. With contributions from leading international scholars in a range of disciplines, as well as practitioners in international development organizations and private sector actors Inclusive Innovation for Sustainable Development provides a way forward for excluded majority populations to take control of innovative technologies and business processes.

Author : Gerard George
Publisher : Edward Elgar Publishing
Page : 544 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2019
Category : BUSINESS & ECONOMICS
ISBN : 9781786436016

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Handbook of Inclusive Innovation by Gerard George Pdf

The Handbook of Inclusive and Social Innovation: The Role of Organizations, Markets and Communities offers a comprehensive review of research on inclusive innovation to address systemic and structural issues – the “Grand Challenges” of our time. With 27 contributions from 57 scholars, the Handbook provides frameworks and insights by summarising current research, and highlights emerging practices and scalable solutions. The contributions highlight a call to action and place social impact at the heart of theory and practice. It will be an invaluable resource for academics, practitioners, and policymakers who champion social inclusion and emphasize innovative approaches to addressing sustainable development goals.

Author : David Ludwig,Birgit Boogaard,Phil Macnaghten,Cees Leeuwis
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 296 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2021-10-15
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781000478723

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The Politics of Knowledge in Inclusive Development and Innovation by David Ludwig,Birgit Boogaard,Phil Macnaghten,Cees Leeuwis Pdf

This book develops an integrated perspective on the practices and politics of making knowledge work in inclusive development and innovation. While debates about development and innovation commonly appeal to the authority of academic researchers, many current approaches emphasise the plurality of actors with relevant expertise for addressing livelihood challenges. Adopting an action-oriented and reflexive approach, this volume explores the variety of ways in which knowledge works, paying particular attention to dilemmas and controversies. The six parts of the book address the complex interplay of knowledge and politics, starting with the need for knowledge integration in the first part and decolonial perspectives on the politics of knowledge integration in the second part. The following three parts focus on the practices of inclusive development and innovation through three major themes of learning for transformative change, evidence, and digitisation. The final part of the book addresses the governance of knowledge and innovation in the light of political struggles about inclusivity. Exploring conceptual and practical themes through case studies from the Global North and South, this book will be of great interest to students, scholars, and practitioners researching and working in development studies, epistemology, innovation studies, science and technology studies, and sustainability studies more broadly.

Author : OECD
Publisher : OECD Publishing
Page : 100 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2015-05-22
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9789264229488

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Innovation Policies for Inclusive Growth by OECD Pdf

This publication discusses the impacts of innovation and innovation policies on industrial, territorial and social inclusiveness in the world economy.

Author : Elena I. Inshakova,Agnessa O. Inshakova
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 321 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2022-03-04
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9789811698040

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New Technology for Inclusive and Sustainable Growth by Elena I. Inshakova,Agnessa O. Inshakova Pdf

The book offers a multidisciplinary investigation into the economic, technological, environmental, and social impacts of Industry 4.0 technology that ensures inclusive and sustainable growth development of regions and countries. Along with identifying new opportunities that new technology provides for inclusive growth, the book aims to propose theoretical substantiation and develop economic, institutional, organizational, and information mechanisms that aid to reduce and eliminate the potential economic, social, and environmental risks. A broad multidisciplinary approach integrating research capabilities of economic and administrative sciences, artificial intelligence and computer sciences, pedagogy and linguistics, latest findings in the above mentioned scientific areas, as well as empirical evidence and pilot innovative research projects conducted by the contributors, allowed them to draw conclusions and develop recommendations for achieving inclusive growth in industrial and agricultural production, innovation and investment activities, management and environment protection, healthcare and education associated with the use of new technology. The contributors hope that empirical materials, innovative developments, and suggestions inspire scientific research, encourage applied studies, and supplement training programs in economic, administrative, social, and computer sciences at the advanced universities and research institutions, in the post-Soviet territory, in particular.

Author : Rodrigo Arocena,Bo Göransson,Judith Sutz
Publisher : Springer
Page : 281 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2017-10-17
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9783319641522

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Developmental Universities in Inclusive Innovation Systems by Rodrigo Arocena,Bo Göransson,Judith Sutz Pdf

This book analyzes the current trends in the production, dissemination, and use of knowledge which contribute to social inequalities, especially in the Global South. The aim of the text is to explore the possibilities of active involvement by universities in the democratization of knowledge - a process by which people will be able to more easily acquire and utilize knowledge, as well as the results and benefits of research and development. Combining higher education, research, and knowledge utilization is what universities should be doing. When they efficiently contribute to overcoming inequality and underdevelopment, they may be considered developmental universities. They should not function in solitude with privileged elites alone, but in the context of "inclusive innovation systems."

Author : United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific
Publisher : United Nations
Page : 138 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2016-07-01
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9789210580533

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Harnessing Science, Technology and Innovation for Inclusive and Sustainable Development in Asia and the Pacific by United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific Pdf

The Study calls for governments to put in place action-orientated science, technology and innovation (STI) programmes aligned to development strategies to meet the ambitions of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). It proposes a conceptual framework for STI that is bound by the principles of openness, inclusivity and collaboration, and moves the focus beyond the economic to integrate the social and environmental pillars of sustainable development. The Study concludes by recommending areas for action by Member States to create an enabling environment for STI, fully integrating the three pillars in to STI policy, and to facilitate regional STI collaboration.

Author : Adrian Smith,Mariano Fressoli,Dinesh Abrol,Elisa Arond,Adrian Ely
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 241 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2016-08-25
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781317451181

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Grassroots Innovation Movements by Adrian Smith,Mariano Fressoli,Dinesh Abrol,Elisa Arond,Adrian Ely Pdf

Innovation is increasingly invoked by policy elites and business leaders as vital for tackling global challenges like sustainable development. Often overlooked, however, is the fact that networks of community groups, activists, and researchers have been innovating grassroots solutions for social justice and environmental sustainability for decades. Unencumbered by disciplinary boundaries, policy silos, or institutional logics, these ‘grassroots innovation movements’ identify issues and questions neglected by formal science, technology and innovation organizations. Grassroots solutions arise in unconventional settings through unusual combinations of people, ideas and tools. This book examines six diverse grassroots innovation movements in India, South America and Europe, situating them in their particular dynamic historical contexts. Analysis explains why each movement frames innovation and development differently, resulting in a variety of strategies. The book explores the spaces where each of these movements have grown, or attempted to do so. It critically examines the pathways they have developed for grassroots innovation and the challenges and limitations confronting their approaches. With mounting pressure for social justice in an increasingly unequal world, policy makers are exploring how to foster more inclusive innovation. In this context grassroots experiences take on added significance. This book provides timely and relevant ideas, analysis and recommendations for activists, policy-makers, students and scholars interested in encounters between innovation, development and social movements.

Author : Adrian Smith,Mariano Fressoli,Dinesh Abrol,Elisa Arond,Adrian Ely
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2016-08-25
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781317451198

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Grassroots Innovation Movements by Adrian Smith,Mariano Fressoli,Dinesh Abrol,Elisa Arond,Adrian Ely Pdf

Innovation is increasingly invoked by policy elites and business leaders as vital for tackling global challenges like sustainable development. Often overlooked, however, is the fact that networks of community groups, activists, and researchers have been innovating grassroots solutions for social justice and environmental sustainability for decades. Unencumbered by disciplinary boundaries, policy silos, or institutional logics, these ‘grassroots innovation movements’ identify issues and questions neglected by formal science, technology and innovation organizations. Grassroots solutions arise in unconventional settings through unusual combinations of people, ideas and tools. This book examines six diverse grassroots innovation movements in India, South America and Europe, situating them in their particular dynamic historical contexts. Analysis explains why each movement frames innovation and development differently, resulting in a variety of strategies. The book explores the spaces where each of these movements have grown, or attempted to do so. It critically examines the pathways they have developed for grassroots innovation and the challenges and limitations confronting their approaches. With mounting pressure for social justice in an increasingly unequal world, policy makers are exploring how to foster more inclusive innovation. In this context grassroots experiences take on added significance. This book provides timely and relevant ideas, analysis and recommendations for activists, policy-makers, students and scholars interested in encounters between innovation, development and social movements.

Author : OECD,European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training
Publisher : OECD Publishing
Page : 164 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2015-07-23
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9789264239296

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Green skills and innovation for inclusive growth by OECD,European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training Pdf

The second ‘green skills’ forum organised by Cedefop and the OECD-LEED in February 2014 provided an open space for discussion between researchers, policy-makers, social partners and international organisations on skills development and training needs for a greener economy. The focus of this ...

Author : Marcela Ramirez-Pasillas,Vanessa Ratten,Hans Lundberg
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 164 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2020-12-17
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781000291032

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Social Innovation of New Ventures by Marcela Ramirez-Pasillas,Vanessa Ratten,Hans Lundberg Pdf

This book provides insights into how new ventures in emerging economies and developing countries generate social innovation. It showcases new forms of business and how they are different from traditional business models. With increasing drive for innovation in emerging markets and lack of knowledge of how these markets work, this book enriches existing literature by looking at how such businesses in developing economies break new ground in a daunting, resource constrained environment. The book examines successful individual entrepreneurs, social relationships, product innovation, processes, systems and markets through cases. It navigates across key theoretical elements including individual initiative-taking, agency, and opportunity contexts. This book will be a useful reference to understanding the dynamics of new ventures in emerging markets and how they fuel social innovation and sustainable development.

Author : United Nations. Economic and Social Council
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 18 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2017
Category : Economic development
ISBN : UIUC:30112115823756

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New Innovation Approaches to Support the Implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals by United Nations. Economic and Social Council Pdf

Author : Mark Dutz
Publisher : World Bank Publications
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2007-10-15
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 0821371983

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Unleashing India's Innovation by Mark Dutz Pdf

India's recent growth rate has been impressive, with real GDP rising by over 8 percent a yearsince 2004. The country is also becoming a top global innovator for high-tech products andservices. Still, India is underperforming relative to its innovation potential. Even a dynamicyoung population--more than half of whom are under 25 years of age--is constrained when skillstraining and higher education are insufficient. To sustain competitiveness, economic growth, andrising living standards over the long term, India needs to aggressively harness its innovation potential. The term innovation is broadly defined in this book to include both the creation andcommercialization of new knowledge and the diffusion and absorption of existing knowledge in newcontexts. A unique feature is the book's focus on inclusive innovation, that is, knowledge creationand absorption activities most relevant to the needs of the poor. Concrete recommendations aremade for increasing productivity and welfare through the disciplining role of competition, includingtraining and education, information infrastructure, and public and private finance as supportmechanisms for broad-based innovation. 'Unleashing India's Innovation: Toward Sustainable and Inclusive Growth' provides nationaland local policy makers, private sector enterprises, academic and research institutions, international organizations, and civil society with a better understanding of the power of innovation to fuel economic growth and poverty reduction.

Author : Shamshad Akhtar,United Nations Publications,Susan F. Stone
Publisher : UN
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2016
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9211207185

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Harnessing Science, Technology and Innovation for Inclusive and Sustainable Development in Asia and the Pacific by Shamshad Akhtar,United Nations Publications,Susan F. Stone Pdf

The Study calls for governments to put in place action-orientated science, technology and innovation (STI) programmes aligned to development strategies to meet the ambitions of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). It proposes a conceptual framework for STI that is bound by the principles of openness, inclusivity and collaboration, and moves the focus beyond the economic to integrate the social and environmental pillars of sustainable development. The Study concludes by recommending areas for action by Member States to create an enabling environment for STI, fully integrating the three pillars in to STI policy, and to facilitate regional STI collaboration.

Author : Gonzalo Ordóñez-Matamoros,Luis Antonio Orozco,Jaime Humberto Sierra-González,Isabel Bortagaray,Javier García-Estévez
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 351 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2021-10-19
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9783030808327

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Policy and Governance of Science, Technology, and Innovation by Gonzalo Ordóñez-Matamoros,Luis Antonio Orozco,Jaime Humberto Sierra-González,Isabel Bortagaray,Javier García-Estévez Pdf

This volume explores the governance and management of science, technology, and innovation (STI) in relation to innovation policy and governance systems, highlighting its goal, challenges, and opportunities. Divided into two sections, it addresses the role of governments in promoting innovation in Latin-American contexts as well as barriers and opportunities for STI governance in the region. The chapters tackle the role of institutions, innovation funding, technological trajectories, regional innovation policies, innovation ecosystems, universities, knowledge appropriation, and markets. Researchers and scholars will find an opportunity to grasp a better understanding of innovation policies in emerging economies. This interdisciplinary work presents original research on science, technology and innovation policy and governance studies in an understudied region.