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Universities, Inclusive Development and Social Innovation: An International Perspective

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Universities, Inclusive Development and Social Innovation: An International Perspective

Universities, Inclusive Development and Social Innovation: An International Perspective
Springer | Business & Management | Nov 18, 2016 | ISBN-10: 3319436988 | 405 pages | pdf | 6.88 mb

Editors: Brundenius, Claes, Göransson, Bo, Carvalho de Mello, José Manoel (Eds.)
Examines the role of public and private universities in inclusive development, social entrepreneurship and social innovation
Considers implications of innovative practices for university administration, public policy and interdisciplinary research
Features case studies of inclusive development from countries such as Bolivia, Brazil, China, Cuba, Russia, South Africa, and Tanzania


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.

Number of Pages
XII, 405
Number of Illustrations and Tables
8 b/w illustrations, 14 illustrations in colour
Topics
Knowledge Management
Entrepreneurship
Emerging Markets/Globalization
Social Policy, Public Economics
Development Economics
Innovation/Technology Management



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