Local social innovation to combat poverty. A critical appraisal

Stijn Oosterlynck (Editor), Andreas Novy (Editor), Yuri Albert Kyrill Kazepov (Editor)

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Abstract

Based on more than 30 case studies in eight different countries, this book explores the governance dynamics of local social innovations in the field of poverty reduction. The diverse team of contributors reflects on the trajectory of social innovation in European governance. They illustrate how different governance dynamics and welfare mixes enable or hinder poverty reduction strategies and analyse how such dynamics involve a diversity of actors, instruments and resources at different spatial scales. The contributions are based on research motivated by the standstill in the fight against poverty in Europe and the anxiety that conventional macro-social policies are insufficient to deal with the current challenges.
Original languageEnglish
PublisherThe Policy Press
Number of pages276
ISBN (Electronic)978-1447338468
ISBN (Print)978-1447338444
Publication statusPublished - 27 Nov 2019

Austrian Fields of Science 2012

  • 509012 Social policy

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