How can Cross-sector Partnership Promote Social Innovation?

Ali Asghar Sadabadi () and Zohreh Rahimi Rad ()
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Ali Asghar Sadabadi: Shahid Beheshti University
Zohreh Rahimi Rad: Mazandaran University

Systemic Practice and Action Research, 2022, vol. 35, issue 4, No 2, 490 pages

Abstract: Abstract Given the complexity of current social issues, Social Innovation (SI) entails cross-sector partnerships, including those between non-profit organizations and public and private sectors. However, our knowledge of the co-creation process through SI and its driving forces as well as the challenges one might face in cross-sector partnerships remains limited. The present study aimed to present a detailed analysis of SI implementation in marginalized societies to cover some of the gaps in the literature. To achieve this goal, the “Poultry Self-sufficiency” project implemented in two neighborhoods of Tehran to facilitate the operations of a social company established to alleviate poverty and empower the underprivileged and vulnerable populations was analyzed using the action research case study method. The AR process was conducted in three phases: (1) Identifying the solution; (2) Planning and pilot testing the solution; (3) SI scale up. Based on the empirical findings, the authors developed a conceptual model to describe co-creation in the social innovation life cycle. Through this co-creation between researchers, local citizens, a non-profit organization, and public and private sectors. Local citizens in the aforementioned areas witnessed a noticeable improvement in their living conditions. Ultimately, using the results derived from the codified data, six driving forces and three challenges influencing cross-sector partnerships in SI were identified and analyzed.

Keywords: Cross-sector partnership; Social innovation; Action research; Marginalization; Co-creation (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2022
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