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Social Innovation: Insights in the Fourth Sector in Portugal

In: Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship in the Fourth Sector

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  • Ana Filipa Silva

    (ULHT, Lusófona University of Humanities and Technologies, School of Economic Sciences and Organizations)

  • Luisa Carvalho

    (CEFAGE, Institute Polytechnic of Setúbal, School of Business and Administration, University of Évora)

  • María Isabel Sánchez-Hernández

    (University of Extremadura, Faculty of Economics and Business Sciences)

Abstract

The concept of social innovation refers to the development and implementation of adequate and sustainable solutions to the current social and environmental problems of economies. To this end, social innovation is increasingly based on business models on the fourth sector that create or capture social value and generate positive impacts on society, especially in the most vulnerable groups. The fourth sector allows the confluence and partnership of organizations that respond to social and environmental problems. However, the study of this distinct sector and its connection with social innovation is still poorly studied. This chapter aims to explore trends in social innovation in the fourth sector in Portugal through a set of three case studies where different partnerships seek creative and efficient solutions to social problems: the Khan Academy, VOGUI Águeda Tomorrowland and the Mozart Pavilion. This investigation shows how the public, private and non-profit sectors work together to develop strategies and solve citizenship and community problems, allowing the identification of successful ways of collaboration.

Suggested Citation

  • Ana Filipa Silva & Luisa Carvalho & María Isabel Sánchez-Hernández, 2021. "Social Innovation: Insights in the Fourth Sector in Portugal," Studies on Entrepreneurship, Structural Change and Industrial Dynamics, in: María Isabel Sánchez-Hernández & Luísa Carvalho & Conceição Rego & Maria Raquel Lucas & Adriana Noro (ed.), Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship in the Fourth Sector, pages 255-281, Springer.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:seschp:978-3-030-75714-4_13
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-75714-4_13
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    1. Weber, Karl Matthias & Giesecke, Susanne & Havas, Attila & Schartinger, Doris & Albiez, Andreas & Horak, Sophia & Blind, Knut & Bodenheimer, Miriam & Daimer, Stephanie & Shi, Liu & Stadler, Maria & Sc, 2024. "Social innovation: (accompanying) instrument for addressing societal challenges?," Studien zum deutschen Innovationssystem 10-2024, Expertenkommission Forschung und Innovation (EFI) - Commission of Experts for Research and Innovation, Berlin.

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