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SD Research Focus
Innovative Communities
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Innovative communities are able to bring in new methods, ideas, etc. to improve their environment, and initiate changes through human intelligence and knowledge, especially of imaginative thought or artistic ability.
These pages have been created to help the leaders, managers and innovators in communities world-wide to successfully tackle the wide variety of challenges that they face, and turn it to the competitive advantage of their community and the region in which they are located. |
 Innovative Communities ... stimulate, nurture, develop and productively harness the inherent innovative qualities of its people to create sustainable lifestyles.
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 GDRC's research on Innovative Communities specifically focusses on innovativeness in communities to foster environmental management and sustainable development.
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 When someone says "Innovative Communities," what comes to your mind? We'd like to know! Send us an email at
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Highlights of GDRC Research
- Defining Innovative Communities
Concept Note Series E-179. - Criticality of Local Knowledge
Concept Note Series E-180. - The Seven Triads of Sustainability
Concept Note Series E-007 - Elements of "Innovative Communities"
Concept Note Series E-181 - Slide Show: Outside Looking in: External Stakeholders fostering innovative communities
Continuing Research Series E-121 - Concepts related to Innovative Communities
Concept Note Series E-182
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Research Resources
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Case Studies on Innovative Communities
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- Bibliography on Innovative Communities
- Also see GDRC's programmes on Microfinance and Informal Sector for more information on community issues.
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The term 'innovative communities' was first put forth in a joint initiative of the United Nations University (in Tokyo, Japan) and the United Nations Environment Programme (in Osaka, Japan). Some of the resources presented in this page are drawn from the Initiative's initial work. Contributions to this section are welcome! Please send an message to the email listed below. |
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Return to Sustainable Development Contact: Hari Srinivas - hsrinivas@gdrc.org |