Technologies for social inclusion and sustainability in Latin America
Lead Research Organisation:
University of Sussex
Department Name: Sch of Business Management & Economics
Abstract
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Organisations
People |
ORCID iD |
| Adrian Smith (Principal Investigator) |
Publications
Mariano Fressoli (Author)
(2011)
From appropriate to social technologies : some enduring dilemmas in grassroots innovation movements for socially just futures
| Description | Grassroots innovation in Latin America has a long history. Policy interest has waxed and waned. Policy interest is often instrumental - grassroots ingenuity as a fix or source of ideas. Whereas grassroots innovation movements often seek to transform the institutions of innovation, and insist on a completely different approach. |
| Exploitation Route | Further research projects. Joint papers. Joint presentations. Joint advice to policymakers. |
| Sectors | Agriculture, Food and Drink,Communities and Social Services/Policy,Construction,Digital/Communication/Information Technologies (including Software),Energy,Environment,Government, Democracy and Justice,Manufacturing, including Industrial Biotechology |
| URL | http://www.grassrootsinnovations.org |
| Description | We examined how grassroots innovation operates and is supported in South America. And began international collaboration. We have advised OECD and the InterAmerican Development Bank. Written a book. Secured new funding. |
| First Year Of Impact | 2012 |
| Sector | Agriculture, Food and Drink,Construction,Digital/Communication/Information Technologies (including Software),Energy,Environment,Government, Democracy and Justice,Manufacturing, including Industrial Biotechology |
| Impact Types | Societal,Economic,Policy & public services |