Social Innovation In Latin America

Author : Sara Calvo,Andrés Morales
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 202 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2021-03-08
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781000357097

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Social Innovation in Latin America by Sara Calvo,Andrés Morales Pdf

The Latin American continent contains an incredibly rich diversity from which humans derive a range of ecosystem services (e.g. material goods, cultural benefits, climate regulation, etc.) that contribute to livelihoods and well-being. It has become critical to reconcile social and environmental issues in the region to ensure that development is sustainable and aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals. To ensure the sustainable use and management of social and natural capital in the region, business, government, social enterprises and NGOs are engaging in different forms of social innovation that account for social, ecological and environmental values. This requires the integration of social and natural capital into decision-making at all levels. Latin America presents a useful scenario to explore social innovation in relation to social and environmental values and the management of local human and natural resources. This book presents social innovation initiatives that incorporate social and natural capital into decision-making processes in Latin America. This book aims to provide the reader with an insight into the relevance of social innovation for maintaining and restoring social and natural capital in Latin America. Using case studies from Ecuador, Colombia, Peru, Chile and Mexico, this book provides an insight into the interactions between social innovation and social and natural capital in Latin America and will be of interest to researchers, academics and students in the fields of social innovation, management studies, environmental economics and sustainability.

Author : Gabriela Dutrénit,Judith Sutz
Publisher : Edward Elgar Publishing
Page : 448 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2014-08-29
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781782548683

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National Innovation Systems, Social Inclusion and Development by Gabriela Dutrénit,Judith Sutz Pdf

This unique book brings together new perspectives on inclusive development and the kinds of science, technology and innovation that can foster this form of development.

Author : Luiz Inácio Gaiger,Marthe Nyssens,Fernanda Wanderley
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 283 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2019-05-22
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780429619601

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Social Enterprise in Latin America by Luiz Inácio Gaiger,Marthe Nyssens,Fernanda Wanderley Pdf

In the absence of a widely accepted and common definition of social enterprise (SE), a large research project, the "International Comparative Social Enterprise Models" (ICSEM) Project, was carried out over a five-year period; it involved more than 200 researchers from 55 countries and relied on bottom-up approaches to capture the SE phenomenon. This strategy made it possible to take into account and give legitimacy to locally embedded approaches, thus resulting in an analysis encompassing a wide diversity of social enterprises, while simultaneously allowing for the identification of major SE models to delineate the field on common grounds at the international level. These SE models reveal or confirm an overall trend towards new ways of sharing the responsibility for the common good in today’s economies and societies. We tend to consider as good news the fact that social enterprises actually stem from all parts of the economy. Indeed, societies are facing many complex challenges at all levels, from the local to the global level. The diversity and internal variety of SE models are a sign of a broadly shared willingness to develop appropriate although sometimes embryonic—responses to these challenges, on the basis of innovative economic/business models driven by a social mission. In spite of their weaknesses, social enterprises may be seen as advocates for and vehicles of the general interest across the whole economy. Of course, the debate about privatisation, deregulation and globalised market competition—all factors that may hinder efforts in the search for the common good–has to be addressed as well. The second of a series of four ICSEM books, Social Enterprise in Latin America will serve as a key reference and resource for teachers, researchers, students, experts, policy makers, journalists and other categories of people who want to acquire a broad understanding of the phenomena of social enterprise and social entrepreneurship as they emerge and develop across the world.

Author : Mark Anderson,Sergio Puerta,Carla Cipolla
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 429 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2018
Category : Latin America
ISBN : 1905866895

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LASIN (Latin American Social Innovation Network) by Mark Anderson,Sergio Puerta,Carla Cipolla Pdf

Author : UNESCO
Publisher : UNESCO Publishing
Page : 757 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2021-06-18
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9789231004506

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UNESCO Science Report by UNESCO Pdf

Author : Gonzalo Ordóñez-Matamoros,Luis Antonio Orozco,Jaime Humberto Sierra-González,Isabel Bortagaray,Javier García-Estévez
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 351 pages
File Size : 40,6 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.

Author : Oscar Montiel,Araceli Almaraz Alvarado
Publisher : Emerald Group Publishing
Page : 411 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2022-06-23
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781800719576

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The Emerald Handbook of Entrepreneurship in Latin America by Oscar Montiel,Araceli Almaraz Alvarado Pdf

The Emerald Handbook of Entrepreneurship in Latin America presents a detailed and extensive review of the most relevant literature published in Latin America, critically analysing and exposing historical processes along with emerging debates, suggesting future paths for its entrepreneurship ecosystems, agents, sectors and regions.

Author : Alejandro Foxley,Barbara Stallings
Publisher : Springer
Page : 235 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2016-06-06
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781137596826

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Innovation and Inclusion in Latin America by Alejandro Foxley,Barbara Stallings Pdf

This book argues that Latin America must confront two main challenges: greater innovation to increase productivity, and greater inclusion to incorporate more of the population into the benefits of economic growth. These two tasks are interrelated, and both require greater institutional capacity to facilitate both innovation and inclusion. Most countries in Latin America are struggling to escape what economists label “the middle income trap.” While much if not all of the region has emerged from low income status, neither growth nor productivity has increased sufficiently to enable Latin America to narrow the gap separating it from the world’s most developed economies. Although income inequality has diminished across much of the region in recent years, social vulnerability remains widespread and institutional weaknesses continue to plague efforts to achieve equitable development. This volume identifies lessons that can be learned and adapted from experiences within the region and in East Asia, where the middle income trap has largely been avoided. This book is the result of a collaborative project undertaken by American University’s Center for Latin American & Latino Studies (CLALS) and the Corporation for Latin American Studies (CIEPLAN) in Chile, with financial support from the Inter-American Development Bank’s Office of Strategic Planning and Development Effectiveness.

Author : Claes Brundenius,Bo Göransson,José Manoel Carvalho de Mello
Publisher : Springer
Page : 405 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2016-10-25
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9783319437002

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Universities, Inclusive Development and Social Innovation by Claes Brundenius,Bo Göransson,José Manoel Carvalho de Mello Pdf

This book examines the ways in which universities can play a crucial role in inclusive development, social innovation and social entrepreneurship. It aims to prove the importance of inclusive development and inclusive innovation on economic growth and demonstrate the ways in which universities can be pioneers in this area through initiatives in social responsibility and social innovation. For example, providing access to a university education without discrimination of race, gender, income status, or other factors would help to diminish the increasing income differentials currently being experienced in many countries, especially in the developing world. The research and studies included in this book provide insight into possible actions that can be taken by universities and public and private shareholders in inclusive development, social innovation, social entrepreneurship and overall regional economic and social development. Innovation is currently considered to be the most important and dynamic factor explaining growth and development. At the same time, the traditional view considering innovation as having to be commercialized at any price is being challenged. Lately, there has been growing interest in innovation in the public sector, particularly with respect to social innovations designed to reduce income inequality. To address these concepts, constant exchange of ideas and information between research groups became necessary. UniDev (Universities in Development – the Evolving Role of Academic Institutions in Innovation Systems and Development) is an international research group with researchers in twelve countries interested in the role of universities in development. This book features the results of research performed by eleven research groups from UniDev country communities, presenting in-depth and comparative case studies from universities around the world, including Latin America, Northern and Eastern Europe, and sub-Saharan Africa. This title will be of interest to students, academics, researchers, and policy makers interested in the role of universities in development, social innovation and social entrepreneurship.

Author : Luis Antonio Orozco,Gonzalo Ordóñez-Matamoros,Jaime Humberto Sierra-González,Javier García-Estévez,Isabel Bortagaray
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 366 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2021-10-19
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9783030807207

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Science, Technology, and Higher Education by Luis Antonio Orozco,Gonzalo Ordóñez-Matamoros,Jaime Humberto Sierra-González,Javier García-Estévez,Isabel Bortagaray Pdf

This volume explores the governance and management of science, technology, and innovation (STI) in relation to social inclusion and sustainability, highlighting its goal, challenges, and opportunities. Divided into two sections, it addresses the goals and institutional arrangements around sustainable development in the context of Latin American countries as well as the challenges of developing absorptive STI capacities for inclusion in the higher education institutions and systems. The chapters tackle the important role of citizen science, science diplomacy, peace building, mission-oriented policies, public innovation, institutional entrepreneurs, and policy networks. Researchers and scholars will find an opportunity to better grasp several topics and methodologies in knowledge development in the governance of STI. This interdisciplinary work presents original research on science, technology and innovation policy and governance studies in an understudied region.

Author : Gustavo Crespi,Gabriela Dutrénit
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 285 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2014-04-11
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783319041087

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Science, Technology and Innovation Policies for Development by Gustavo Crespi,Gabriela Dutrénit Pdf

This book examines the implementation of science, technology and innovation (STI) policy in eight Latin American countries and the different paths these policies have taken. It provides empirical evidence to examine the extent to which STI policies are contributing to the development of the region, as well as to the solution of market failures and the stimulus of the region’s innovation systems. Since the pioneering work of Solow (1957), it has been recognized that innovation is critical for economic growth both in developed and in less-developed countries. Unfortunately Latin America lags behind world trends, and although over the last 20 years the region has established a more stable and certain macroeconomic regime, it is also clear that these changes have not been enough to trigger a process of innovation and productivity to catch-up. Against this rather grim scenario there is some optimism emerging throughout the region. After many years of inaction the region has begun to invest in science, technology and engineering once again. Furthermore, after many changes in innovation policy frameworks, there is now an emerging consensus on the need for a solution to coordination failures that hinder the interaction between supply and demand. Offering an informative and analytic insight into STI policymaking within Latin America, this book can be used by students, researchers and practitioners who are interested in the design and implementation of innovation policies. This book also intends to encourage discussion and collaboration amongst current policy makers within the region.

Author : Sutia Kim Alter
Publisher : Inter-American Development Bank
Page : 100 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2003-08-11
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Social Enterprise by Sutia Kim Alter Pdf

The purpose of this publication is to distill the concepts, trends, and best practices in social enterprise development developed through case studies into models and guidelines for building new partnerships that will revolutionize the field in the decade to come. It explores the dynamics of an entirely new institutional entity, the social enterprise, and the role it is playing in the development of Latin America. It explores how institutions have combined a mix of social values and goals with commercial business practices and how they have come up with ownership models, income and capitalization strategies, and unique management and service systems designed to maximize social value. The logical framework and case studies within the monograph provide an opportunity to develop an illustrative typology with models.

Author : Ximena Rueda Fajardo,Marlen Gabriele Arnold,Judy N. Muthuri,Stefan Gold
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 96 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2021-08-18
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780429754173

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Base of the Pyramid Markets in Latin America by Ximena Rueda Fajardo,Marlen Gabriele Arnold,Judy N. Muthuri,Stefan Gold Pdf

This book focuses on the Base of the Pyramid (BOP) in Latin America and examines the role of the markets in serving low-income populations as consumers, distributors, and entrepreneurs. Deep inequalities, violence, and urbanisation characterise the region. Despite the reduction of poverty observed during the first two decades of the 21st century, Latin America is the most unequal region in the world. Outside active war zones, the region has the highest homicide rate in the world and violence and inequality are both deeply intertwined. Markets have a crucial role to play in closing this gap and offering job and income opportunities, especially to unemployed youth, paving the way for safer, more peaceful, and sustainable development. The book also offers a theoretical reflection on the role that community enterprises who manage common-pool resources can play in serving markets and creating income opportunities for the rural poor. The book is recommended for managers, policy makers, students, and scholars interested in Base of the Pyramid markets and their potential to lift people out of poverty and to promote a more equal society.

Author : Diana MacCallum,Serena Vicari Haddock
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 182 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2016-04-01
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781317053910

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Social Innovation and Territorial Development by Diana MacCallum,Serena Vicari Haddock Pdf

The concept of social innovation offers an alternative perspective on development and territorial transformation, one which foregrounds innovation in social relations. This volume presents a broad-ranging and insightful exploration of social innovation and how it can affect life, society and economy, especially within local communities. It addresses key questions about the nature of social innovation as a process and a strategy and explores what opportunities may exist, or may be generated, for social innovation to nourish human development. It puts forward alternative development options which variously highlight solidarity, co-operation, cultural-artistic endeavour and diversity. In doing so, this book offers a provocative response to the predominant neoliberal economic vision of spatial, economic and social change.

Author : Mark Anderson,David Edgar,Kevin Grant,Keith Halcro,Julio Mario Rodriguez Devis,Lautaro Guera Genskowsky
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 280 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2016-05-23
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781317116356

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Innovation Support in Latin America and Europe by Mark Anderson,David Edgar,Kevin Grant,Keith Halcro,Julio Mario Rodriguez Devis,Lautaro Guera Genskowsky Pdf

Latin America represents one of the most dynamic business regions in the world. Innovation Support in Latin America and Europe explores the need for training innovation professionals, identifies appropriate strategies and best practice for ensuring its delivery, and reflects the outcomes of a major innovation and knowledge transfer project. Academics, business professionals, policy makers, and trade representatives, all contribute to review the literature and existing practices of innovation, and explore the often misunderstood and contested terrain that surrounds innovation theory, policy and practice. In this book you will find a comparative insight into Latin American and European approaches to innovation management and innovation in practice, and an examination of how innovative ideas are exploited for a specifically Latin American context. With chapters which offer insights from both academics and practitioners, the text offers a refreshing, contemporary and trans-national perspective and a clear, concise and enriching discussion on the interplay between research, policy and practice. Innovation Support in Latin America and Europe will appeal to academics and researchers, higher level students, policy makers and business leaders, particularly those with any interest in Latin America.