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The research aims to explore how living labs function as tools for inclusive development and their impact on communities in South Africa.

May 25, 2026Open Access

South Africa's living labs: what inclusive development looks like

Key Points

The research aims to explore how living labs function as tools for inclusive development and their impact on communities in South Africa.
Conducted a study by HSRC to assess the effectiveness of living labs.
Analyzed community engagement and innovation uptake within various living labs.
Demonstrated significant community participation in innovation development.
Highlighted positive impacts on local problem-solving and resource sharing.
Indicated a need for increased government support to enhance the effectiveness of living labs.

Abstract

Living labs, community-based tech hubs, gather resources, expertise, and community knowledge to devise solutions to local problems. The model positions community members as co-creators as well as beneficiaries of innovations, which then have greater uptake within the surrounding community. A recent HSRC study illuminated the positive and far-reaching impact of some of South Africa's living labs, suggesting that they warrant greater government support as transformational tools.

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Human Sciences Research Council (Sat,) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a13e8680e02ee3982d33353 https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.14749/32379405

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