Inclusive Innovation

Innovation has the potential to cure diseases, connect people, and improve efficiency, but it can also fuel inequality, decimate livelihoods, and harm mental health. This book argues that inclusive innovation, motivated by environmental and social aims, can uplift the benefits of innovation while reducing its harms. It provides accessible engagement with inclusive innovation in the South-East Asian region, focusing on social processes and low-tech solutions.

Format: Hardback
Length: 150 pages
Publication date: 21 April 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Innovation holds immense potential to revolutionize our world in profound ways. It can lead to the cure of diseases, enhance human connections, and improve the efficiency and enjoyment of our daily lives and work. However, it is important to recognize that innovation can also have unintended consequences, such as perpetuating inequality, destroying livelihoods, and negatively impacting mental health.

Inclusive innovation, driven by environmental and social goals, emerges as a powerful tool to mitigate these harms while maximizing the benefits of technological advancements. This book aims to provide a comprehensive exploration of inclusive innovation, focusing on its processes, outcomes, and potential applications in the South-East Asian region.

At the core of inclusive innovation lies the recognition that marginalized or underrepresented innovators have valuable insights and solutions to address the problems they face. By empowering these innovators to participate in the innovation process, we can create a more equitable and sustainable society.

This book delves into fundamental questions surrounding innovation, such as how it is driven, what factors influence its outcomes, and where it can be most effective. It argues that inclusive innovation requires a combination of social processes and low-tech solutions to achieve meaningful change. Environmental concerns must be integrated alongside societal aims to ensure that the benefits of innovation are distributed fairly and sustainably.

Through in-depth case studies and expert insights, this book offers a comprehensive exploration of efforts underway to alleviate inequality from policy, private sector, and grassroots perspectives. It provides valuable insights for researchers in the fields of innovation studies, political economy, and development studies, as well as policymakers and practitioners seeking to harness the power of innovation for social good.

Chapters 1 and 5 of this book are available for free in PDF format as Open Access from the individual product page at www.routledge.com. We believe in the power of knowledge to drive positive change and are committed to making this valuable resource accessible to everyone.

In conclusion, innovation holds the potential to transform our world for the better, but it is crucial to approach it with a mindful and inclusive mindset. By embracing inclusive innovation, we can harness the power of technology to address societal challenges, promote equity, and create a more sustainable and prosperous future for all.

Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367647001