Game Changers and Transformative Social Innovation. The Case of the Economic Crisis and the New Economy
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Game Changers and Transformative Social Innovation. The Case of the Economic Crisis and the New Economy

ABSTRACT This paper discusses transformative social innovation, conceptualised as the process through which social innovation contributes to societal transformation. A conceptual heuristic is introduced that proposes five foundational concepts to help distinguish between different pertinent ‘shades’ of change and innovation: 1) social innovation, (2) system innovation, (3) gamechangers, (4) narratives of change and (5) societal…

Goodwill® – Social franchise and international partnership in action – Part 1
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Goodwill® – Social franchise and international partnership in action – Part 1

“We have courage and are unafraid. With the prayerful cooperation of millions of our bag contributors and of our workers, we will press on till the curse of poverty and exploitation is banished from mankind.” Dr. Helm, Founder of Goodwill. This is a story of how one idea grew into an impactful reality: how an…