An exploratory framework to measure social innovation
In the framework of the SIMPACT project, which jas recently finalised, Sinnergiak Social Innovation conducted a research on one of the blank spot in the field of innovation studies: the development of social innovation indicators. As a result of this work a Working-Paper was composed, in which Sinnergiak presents to us a particular reflection on the topic.
Sinnergiak stresses that there are diverse perspectives that suggest the application of indicators at different measurement levels:
- the individualistic approach,
- the regional/national approach, and
- the organizational approach.
The present working paper promotes the notion of Social Innovation Regime (SIR) with the purpose of developing an integrated perspective of the mentioned levels through a series of social innovation indicators …
To read the working-paper: Social Innovation Indicators