Social Innovation Diplomacy: Connecting Social Innovation with International Affairs
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Social innovation diplomacy, Networks, Diplomacy, International collaborations, International affairs, Hackathon, Shaping HorizonsAbstract
In this article, we present the idea that global challenges are becoming increasingly complex owing to our interconnectivity (e.g., Coronavirus, Zika, H1N1, etc.). We emphasize, thereafter, that there is an emerging role of social innovation networks that develop as a form of a collaborative international effort that aims to have a collective impact and also describe the development and features of such networks. Either intentionally or unintentionally, these networks are forging international collaboration at a remarkable and unprecedented pace. Hence, we recognize such emergence as a new practice that we term “social innovation diplomacy”. Based on the principles of the relatively recent fields of science and innovation diplomacy, we propose a preliminary definition of the concept. Subsequently, we discuss, based on our research and practice experience in the area, an innovation method called Shaping Horizons that focuses particularly on advancing the practice of social innovation diplomacy. We critically assess our practice to provide insights on value created, missed and destroyed. With this assessment, we discuss concepts that are equally important to advance the practice of social innovation diplomacy and can also instigate new research questions for academia. We see an opportunity in social innovation diplomacy because it can promote a better understanding of cultures and mobilize international collaboration for tackling our increasingly pressing and interconnected social challenges.
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