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The case for social innovation has never been clearer. The big issues—climate change, affordable health care, disconnected communities—are complex and it is widely accepted that they cannot be solved by doing things the old way. But whilst the “what” and “why” are more widely understood, the “how” and “who” of social innovation is less clear, and the “ecosystem” to support social innovation remains underdeveloped.

Support for Social Innovation

Businesses, global NGOs, local charities and governments alike are increasingly open to the idea of social innovation, but little work is being done on bolstering the institutions, frameworks and structures that will actually enable social innovation to happen. Spotting, supporting, measuring and financing social innovation is still no-one’s responsibility.

To read the full, original article click on this link: The Global Ecosystem for Social Innovation | Social Innovation Europe