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: Paperback / softback
Length: 150 pages
Publication date: 29 January 2024
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 optimize our daily lives and work routines. 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, inclusive innovation creates a more equitable and sustainable society.

This book delves into fundamental questions surrounding innovation, such as how it can be facilitated, what factors contribute to its success, and where it can have the greatest impact. It argues that inclusive innovation requires a combination of social processes and low-tech solutions, recognizing that environmental concerns must be integrated alongside societal aims.

Through in-depth case studies and expert insights, this book offers a comprehensive examination 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, shedding light on the potential of inclusive innovation to create a more prosperous and equitable future.

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 all.

In conclusion, innovation holds the promise of a better future, 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 world for all.

Weight: 453g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367646998