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Social Entrepreneurship and Innovation

International Case Studies and Practice

Edited by Ken Banks
Format: Paperback / softback
Publisher: Kogan Page Ltd, London, United Kingdom
Published: 3rd Mar 2016
Dimensions: w 170mm h 244mm d 16mm
Weight: 489g
ISBN-10: 0749475919
ISBN-13: 9780749475918
Barcode No: 9780749475918
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Social innovation and social entrepreneurship look for creative and affordable solutions to specific societal problems. Fuelled by the spread of the internet and the ubiquity of mobile phones, there are more people working to solve pressing social and environmental problems in the world today than ever before. Social Entrepreneurship and Innovation presents the journeys of pioneering - and often accidental - social innovators who, faced with a problem, used their courage, tenacity and creative thinking to find a solution. Using their own words to reflect upon their experiences, these cases do not gloss over the setbacks and the dead-ends social entrepreneurs can face. Instead, readers will gain a realistic insight into the challenges and an engaging look at the problem-solving mindset needed to overcome them. From a life-saving project to bring solar-powered lighting to midwives in Nigeria, to a news dissemination service that's grown from small beginnings to have a global impact, each case study draws out the lessons learnt by the innovators, providing guidance and advice for those looking to follow in their footsteps. Social Entrepreneurship and Innovation is an invaluable resource for social entrepreneurs and innovators looking for new ideas and insight into what really works - and what doesn't.

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"Full of hope. A book that will inspire." * Peter Gabriel, Musician * "I believe this collection will inspire more than a few readers to explore their passions and translate them into incremental stories of meaningful change." * Alex Moen, Vice President of Explorer Programs, National Geographic * "This important, timely book gives the reader an invaluable insight into the workings of the world of social entrepreneurship. It is a must-read for students, practitioners, policy-makers and anyone with a passing interest in how to work for the greater good." * Professor Klaus Schwab, Founder of the World Economic Forum and Co-Founder of the Schwab Foundation for Social Entrepreneurship * "The world's most challenging problems are being taken on by people motivated by their personal passions, informed by their deep understanding of local realities and shaped by their frustration with inadequate solutions. Ken Banks and the other remarkable innovators here offer inspiration and insight into building practical solutions while calling into question established wisdom about social innovation." * Ethan Zuckerman, Director of the Centre for Civic Media, MIT * "This book is a refreshing antidote to pessimism about the potential of individuals influencing 'social change.' The author of each chapter has a personal story to tell, but each in such a way that it helps us to better understand the different ways it is possible to make that change happen." * Dr. Elizabeth Harrison, Head of International Development, University of Sussex *