Social innovation: making a case for participatory approaches

Human Sciences Research Council

doi:10.14749/32381001

May 23, 2026Open Access

Social innovation: making a case for participatory approaches

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The aim is to highlight the need for participatory approaches in driving social innovation to combat poverty and inequality.
Analyzed the impacts of technological innovation on society.
Examined traditional structures and their role in perpetuating inequality.
Proposed disruptive strategies for fostering social innovation.
Identified that current technological advancements mostly benefit a small elite.
Proposed participatory approaches to ensure broader societal benefits from innovations.
Argued for a cultural shift to prioritize social innovation alongside technological advancements.

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Discussion emphasizes driving social innovation to address inequality and poverty using participatory methods.

Abstract

Increasing poverty and inequality, alongside technology, are indicative that technological innovation only benefits an elite few. We need to start disrupting traditional structures around what society needs and drive social innovation with the same vigour as technological innovation.

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