Peer-Reviewed Article Examines How Social Innovation Has Evolved
This peer-reviewed article examines how social innovation has evolved and highlights that it is fundamentally about interventions that aim for systemic social improvement.
It explains that social innovation isn’t just one action but a process that integrates products, programs, and often policy change to address deep societal challenges.
Key Takeaways
- Social innovation is about creating systemic social change
- The concept has evolved over centuries
- There is no single definition of social innovation
- Social innovation often emerges in response to complex societal challenges
- Collaboration is a key component of social innovation
- Social innovation can occur across many settings
- The ultimate goal is societal improvement
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