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Social Innovation: Global Solutions for a Sustainable Future (FutureLearn)

Offered by MINCA, Biji-biji Initiative,

Discover the power of social innovation, and how it can change the world for the better. Explore the importance of social innovation in a changing world. Social innovation is the process by which new ways of doing things are created to respond to society’s needs. This can be technological – embracing open-source or online technology, for example – or it can be social, via encouraging local entrepreneurship.

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On this course you’ll learn what social innovation is, examples of social innovation, and why it’s important. You’ll be inspired to learn about the relevance of innovation, and ultimately learn the fundamentals of how to start your own social innovation project.

Syllabus

Week 1: Social Innovation for Sustainable Development
Week 2: Developing Social Innovation
Week 3: Leading Social Innovation
What will you achieve?
By the end of the course, you‘ll be able to...

social innovation projects
the social innovation models
ideas to develop social innovation projects

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