The Commission is stepping in to provide a focus for small-scale and disparate attempts to applying new thinking and techniques to unmet social needs, with the launch yesterday (16 March) of Social Innovation Europe.
While there may be many examples of social innovation in action, for example, in cooperative movements or microfinance schemes, to date it has not been seen as a distinct field that has the potential not only to deal with social problems, but also to promote the development of a new commercial sector of specialist companies and service providers.
Social Innovation Europe will provide access to expertise and build a network of practitioners who are involved in devising new ways to confront issues such as promoting active ageing, responding to climate change, and helping local communities apply innovation to create sustainable cities.
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