by Nicholas Protonotarios | Oct 19, 2018 | Social Innovation Interview
The social sciences focus on the study of aspects of social life and the relationships among individuals within a society. But what is the importance of the social sciences for social innovation and how can social scientists help in solving many of the world’s biggest...
by Manon van Leeuwen | Oct 17, 2018 | Social Innovation Academy
Modern life seems unimaginable without plastic, but there is a catch. Some of the properties that make it so useful, like its low cost, light weight and durability, also make it hard to dispose of, and, being designed to last, plastic can take thousands of years to...
by Manon van Leeuwen | Oct 16, 2018 | Social Innovation Academy
‘Money makes the world go round,’ sang Liza Minnelli in the famous movie and musical ‘Cabaret’, and this is no less true for social innovation initiatives and projects which, without funding, of whatever type, are bound to fail (despite a few exceptions). Apart from...
by Giulia Houston | Oct 14, 2018 | Social Innovation Interview
Quid project builds upon a unique synergy between creativity, social and market values, and respect for the environment. Quid was founded in 2013 with the strong idea to build a project in Verona, in order to offer employment to disadvantaged and marginalized people...
by Manon van Leeuwen | Oct 12, 2018 | Social Innovation Academy
Dimensions of social innovation Social innovation includes several dimensions that differentiate it from innovation in general. The key concepts of social innovation align directly with these dimensions, as identified by B. Bock in her briefing paper on social...
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