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Universities, Inclusive Development and Social Innovation - An International Perspective (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2017)
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Universities, Inclusive Development and Social Innovation - An International Perspective (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2017)
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This book examines the ways in which universities can play a
crucial role in inclusive development, social innovation and social
entrepreneurship. It aims to prove the importance of inclusive
development and inclusive innovation on economic growth and
demonstrate the ways in which universities can be pioneers in this
area through initiatives in social responsibility and social
innovation. For example, providing access to a university education
without discrimination of race, gender, income status, or other
factors would help to diminish the increasing income differentials
currently being experienced in many countries, especially in the
developing world. The research and studies included in this book
provide insight into possible actions that can be taken by
universities and public and private shareholders in inclusive
development, social innovation, social entrepreneurship and overall
regional economic and social development. Innovation is currently
considered to be the most important and dynamic factor explaining
growth and development. At the same time, the traditional view
considering innovation as having to be commercialized at any price
is being challenged. Lately, there has been growing interest in
innovation in the public sector, particularly with respect to
social innovations designed to reduce income inequality. To address
these concepts, constant exchange of ideas and information between
research groups became necessary. UniDev (Universities in
Development - the Evolving Role of Academic Institutions in
Innovation Systems and Development) is an international research
group with researchers in twelve countries interested in the role
of universities in development. This book features the results of
research performed by eleven research groups from UniDev country
communities, presenting in-depth and comparative case studies from
universities around the world, including Latin America, Northern
and Eastern Europe, and sub-Saharan Africa. This title will be of
interest to students, academics, researchers, and policy makers
interested in the role of universities in development, social
innovation and social entrepreneurship.
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