Institutional forms of social innovation

Abid Mehmood

International Journal of Innovation and Sustainable Development, 2016, vol. 10, issue 3, 300-311

Abstract: This paper offers a critique of the contemporary institutional discourses in social innovation theory and practice. It synthesises these discussions into the assumptions of replicability, durability and resistance of socially innovative actions and initiatives. Using the example of Orangi Pilot Project (OPP), the paper makes a case for alternative dimensions to these assumptions in the form of adaptability, sustainability and institutional resilience for addressing the socioeconomic needs of individuals and communities. From this perspective, the institutional setup of OPP emerges as a form of social innovation that has proved sustainable and resilient over time by sticking to its core ethics, sustaining its network of institutions, and adapting to the changing needs and demands of local communities. In conclusion social innovation is emphasised as a catalyst for social and institutional transformation.

Keywords: urban transformations; social sustainability; sustainable development goals; urban informality; institutional resilience; qualitative secondary analysis; social innovation; cities; adaptability; local communities. (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2016
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