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Linking universities and marginalised communities: South African case studies of innovation focused on livelihoods in informal settings

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Linking Universities and marginalised communities examines how South African universities engage with the informal sector in marginalised communities to improve livelihoods through inclusive innovation. The knowledge imperatives of universities are explored in relation to the public good and social justice, and the roles of innovation and technology transfer. Case studies provide examples of coherence between teaching, research, innovation and community engagement, and illustrate the enablers and constraints to such interaction. These insights find policy application in the spheres of higher education, science and technology, and economic development. The analysis also provides lessons for innovation studies, pointing out the need to refine the notion of innovation so that it may be more appropriate for the developmental challenges of countries such as South Africa.

Source: Human Science Research Council SA

DOI: 10.14749/30042250

Author: Human Sciences Research Council

Language: English

Topic: Innovation and Socioeconomic Development

Subfield: Business and International Management

Field: Business, Management and Accounting

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Reduced inequalities, Decent work and economic growth, Industry, innovation and infrastructure, No poverty, Quality education

Open Access status: green

Funder: Human Sciences Research Council

OpenAlex ID: W7079460551

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