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Transforming Communities: The Role of Social Innovation in Modern Society
Monette D. Apor College of Maritime Sciences, Cebu Technological University - Carmen Campus Ronald B. Enoc Najera R. Umpar Rudy F. Daling Cinder Dianne L. Tabiolo Mylene T. Sangines Paulo Manuel L. Macapagal
Pages: 31-41
Abstract
This study investigates how social innovation works in the development of community change, including an improvement in community resilience and enhanced inclusivity. This study combines the methods of a mixed approach- surveys, interviews, and case studies-and looks into the effects of social innovation in active communities within the urban and rural context. It shows that the positive effect of social innovation is substantial on the improvement of community resilience such as disaster preparedness, resources accessibility, and social network strength. Marginalized groups participate actively in the decision-making process and resource allocation, thus enhancing inclusivity. While it faces some problems, such as funding constraints and resistance to change, social innovation has been empowering communities and improving access to services while developing social capital. The critical factors that have characterized successful social innovation projects include collaboration, visionary leadership, and availability of resources. It identifies barriers-including funding restriction and lack of institutional support; research underpinning a need to alter policy-again, and now with further importance placed upon community involvement being a factor in trying to maximize gains from social innovation.
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