The intention of this paper is not to close discussions but rather to put a stake in the ground, setting out an understanding of social innovation that will provide parameters for the TEPSIE research project. This paper begins with a literature review of the term social innovation and its use. Drawing on extensive research, the author’s then provide a working definition of social innovation, including core elements, common features, a typology, a description of the process, and an account of how social innovation occurs in the four sectors (non-profit; public; private sector and informal sectors). [Extracted from the introduction].
Caulier-Grice, Julie;. Davies, Anna; Patrick, Robert; and Norman, Will (2012) Defining social innovation. A deliverable of the project: “The theoretical, empirical and policy foundations for building social innovation in Europe” (TEPSIE), European Commission – 7th Framework Programme, Brussels: European Commission, DG Research.
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