Evidence suggests a need to rethink social capital and social capital interventions
In the 21 years since social capital first appeared in the public health literature, the evidence
base has grown enormously, now reaching 28 systematic reviews encompassing more than …
base has grown enormously, now reaching 28 systematic reviews encompassing more than …
A systems perspective on systemic innovation
The term 'systemic innovation'is increasing in use, but there is no consensus on its meaning:
five understandings of the term can be identified, each based on a different view of what the …
five understandings of the term can be identified, each based on a different view of what the …
[HTML][HTML] Knowledge architecture for the wise governance of sustainability transitions
The need for sustainability transitions is widely recognised, along with a concurrent need for
the evolution of knowledge systems to inform more effective policy action. Although there are …
the evolution of knowledge systems to inform more effective policy action. Although there are …
[BOG][B] Co-creation for sustainability: The UN SDGs and the power of local partnerships
The ebook edition of this title is Open Access and freely available to read online. The UN's
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) set an ambitious agenda for global problem …
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) set an ambitious agenda for global problem …
[BOG][B] Systems practice: How to act: In situations of uncertainty and complexity in a climate-change world
R Ison - 2017 - books.google.com
This book shows how to do systems thinking and translate that thinking into praxis (theory
informed practical action). It will be welcomed by those managing or governing in situations …
informed practical action). It will be welcomed by those managing or governing in situations …
Participatory systems map** for complex energy policy evaluation
The use of complexity science in evaluation has received growing attention over the last 20
years. We present the use of a novel complexity-appropriate method–Participatory Systems …
years. We present the use of a novel complexity-appropriate method–Participatory Systems …
[BOG][B] Evaluating and valuing in social research
TA Schwandt, EF Gates - 2021 - books.google.com
Much applied research takes place as if complex social problems--and evaluations of
interventions to address them--can be dealt with in a purely technical way. In contrast, this …
interventions to address them--can be dealt with in a purely technical way. In contrast, this …
[HTML][HTML] Insights from systems thinking and complexity science to strengthen food systems frameworks
Although hunger and malnutrition have been at the forefront of sustainable development
agendas for decades, these issues remain significant challenges for humanity. Current …
agendas for decades, these issues remain significant challenges for humanity. Current …
A framework to conceptualize innovation purpose in public sector innovation labs
L Cole - Policy Design and Practice, 2022 - Taylor & Francis
Public sector innovation labs (PSI labs) are a rapidly proliferating experimental response to
the growing complexity and urgency of challenges facing the public sector. This research …
the growing complexity and urgency of challenges facing the public sector. This research …
The role of systems thinking in the practice of implementing sustainable development goals
Implementing the sustainable development goals (SDGs) adopted at the UN Summit in
September 2015 specifically invites the creation of “an integrated, holistic, multi-stakeholder …
September 2015 specifically invites the creation of “an integrated, holistic, multi-stakeholder …