Perspectives for Digital Social Innovation to Reshape the European Welfare Systems / edited by Fabrizio Davide, Andrea Gaggioli, and Gianluca Misuraca.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Davide, F. (Fabrizio), editor.

Gaggioli, Andrea, editor.

Misuraca, Gianluca, editor.

Series:

Emerging communication ; Volume 13.

Emerging Communication ; Volume 13

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Public welfare--Technological innovations--Europe.

Public welfare.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (358 pages)

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

Amsterdam, Netherlands : IOS Press, [2021]

Summary:

Social welfare is riddled with ingrained problems that have already defeated all standard approaches, and reform calls for counterintuitive action. Digital Social Innovation (DSI) is primarily about promoting grassroots initiatives to address localized societal problems, and is not normally talked about in relation to welfare reform, but perhaps social innovation initiatives, with their localized and case-based approach, could help to solve the enormous structural problems faced by our welfare democracies today.this book addresses the potential and implications of DSI for the reform of the European welfare state. The 14 papers collected here focus on key issues, such as the nature of social innovation and its effects; scaling up to address structural problems and make systemic change; new social risks and challenges; the role of digital thinking and emerging technologies; public governance approaches; tolerance of institutions; integrating innovation in the welfare system; and the empowerment of marginalized citizens. These topics are examined from an integrated and multi-disciplinary perspective, taking into consideration not only current EU debate on policy trends for social protection, but also the nature of digital transformation and its effects on social change. The book also highlights barriers to adoption, as well as the potential limitations and failures of this emerging approach.

Contents:

Intro

Title Page

Preface

Notes on Contributors

Acknowledgements

Contents

Perspectives for Digital Social Innovation to Reshape the European Welfare Systems: An Introduction

Section 1. Holistic Approaches to Innovation of Welfare Eco-Systems

Shaping the Welfare Society: Unleashing Transformation Through ICT-Enabled Social Innovation

Positive Innovation Networks

Networks, Communities and Value Chains in Digital Social Innovation for Social Services

The Role of ICT-Enabled Social Enterprise for Promoting Social Investment

Section 2. Emerging Digital Technologies

Civic Engagement Innovation: How ICTs Shape the Relationship Between State and Citizens

Innovation Policies and Big Data: Opportunities and Challenges

Using Data Analytics Results in Practice: Challenges and Solution Directions

A Model for Evidence-Based Social Policy Making, Driven by Big Data, Dynamic Simulation and Stakeholders Participation

Section 3. Field Studies

ICT-Enabled Social Innovation in Children's Services

Improving Education Environment for Socially Disadvantaged Families Through ICT-Enabled Social Innovation: The Case of Papinotas

Multi-Stakeholder Digital Collaboration and Social Innovation in Social Services: The Cross Project and the Smart Cities

Digitalising Public Employment Services: Benefit to Social Justice in the Labour Market?

Maximizing the Role of Digital Social Innovation in Building the Future of Social Protection Systems

Subject Index

Author Index.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

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OCLC:

1252420229