Social Innovation: words, meaning, and action
Social innovation is a term used globally to describe and identify quite different activities. We propose a definition that is value-laden, distinctive and focused – from inception to impact – on equality, justice and empowerment.
Grievance and Fear – shaping the future?
Nick Clegg a victim of the unexpected outcome of the UK elections made a statement when he announced his resignation as leader of the Liberal Democrats that defines what to expect of the next five years ‘I hope that our leaders across the United Kingdom realise the disastrous consequences for our way of life and the integrity of the United Kingdom if they continue to appeal to grievance rather than generosity, and fear rather than hope’.
The Politics of Social Enterprise
Apparently in the face of an impending election in the UK the big hitters in the social enterprise sector seek to do business in a politically value neutral space. But then again perhaps that location is not so politically value neutral at all?
Is neo-liberalism being dressed up as social innovation?
In a three part series published in social enterprise magazine Pioneers Post in the UK, we ask the question – why the sudden interest in social innovation? Read more