Linking universities and marginalised communities - South African case studies of innovation focused on livelihoods in informal settings (Paperback)

South African universities are mandated to promote scholarship that is socially and economically responsive to local contexts. The contribution of universities to innovation is a key driver of economic and social development, but should be more effectively harnessed to address poverty and inequality. Linking universities and marginalised communities examines how South African universities engage with the informal sector in marginalised communities to improve livelihoods through inclusive innovation. The knowledge imperatives of universities are explored in relation to the public good and social justice, and the roles of innovation and technology transfer. Case studies provide examples of coherence between teaching, research, innovation and community engagement, and illustrate the enablers and constraints to such interaction. These insights find policy application in the spheres of higher education, science and technology, and economic development. The analysis also provides lessons for innovation studies, pointing out the need to refine the notion of innovation so that it may be more appropriate for the developmental challenges of countries such as South Africa.

General

Imprint:	HSRC Press
Country of origin:	South Africa
Release date:	June 2015
Authors:	Glenda Kruss • Michael Gastrow
Dimensions:	241 x 167 x 9mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	128
ISBN-13:	978-0-7969-2500-8
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > General Books > Business & Economics > Economics > Development economics Promotions
LSN:	0-7969-2500-3
Barcode:	9780796925008

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