An analysis of social innovation discourses in Europe : concepts and strategies of social innovation

Abstract

The sequence of publications This is how we do it!aims to provide an understanding of the roles and powers of citizens' initiatives in the practice of environmental politics and policy.This is deemed important for social innovations and the related political dilemma's.The biggest dilemma is the drive of politicians to maintain the structures of the welfare state while giving way to self-organisation.By taking care of the welfare of citizens politicians constitute passive citizens, whereas promoting self-organisation constitutes a privileged upper class.How can one limit care and responsibility?We want to contribute to the renewal of democracy in which pluralism in society is considered advantageous, by researching experiments in social innovation.Research is conducted within the Transition processes, Institutions, Management and Policy Programme.

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