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

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: The project aims to make a conceptual and methodological contribution to research on innovation, development and higher education. It challenges the focus of innovation studies - typically on science and technology, radical innovation and economic development in formal sectors - and extends the remit to encompass innovation that is incremental, takes doing, using, and-interacting modes, and is based in informal settings. In turn, the tendency of development studies to focus on top-down development is challenged in favour of inclusive development that focuses on participation by the marginalised as active agents to ensure sustainable benefits.

Source: Human Science Research Council SA

DOI: 10.14749/32867684

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, No poverty, Industry, innovation and infrastructure, Decent work and economic growth

Open Access status: green

Funder: Human Sciences Research Council

OpenAlex ID: W7166879892

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