Application of a Comprehensive Methodology for the Evaluation of Social Innovations in Rural Communities

Antonio Baselice, Maurizio Prosperi, Valentino Marini Govigli, Antonio Lopolito · 2021 · Sustainability

Summary. This paper applies a comprehensive evaluation framework based on OECD criteria (relevance, effectiveness, efficiency, impact, sustainability) to assess a social innovation initiative in rural Southern Italy. The evaluation methodology successfully identifies strengths and weaknesses across multiple dimensions, with 48% of indicators rated high and 36% medium. The results support communication strategies, help project managers address gaps, and provide evidence for policymakers designing cost-effective rural development policies.

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  title   = {Application of a Comprehensive Methodology for the Evaluation of Social Innovations in Rural Communities},
  author  = {Antonio Baselice and Maurizio Prosperi and Valentino Marini Govigli and Antonio Lopolito},
  journal = {Sustainability},
  year    = {2021},
  doi     = {10.3390/su13041807},
  url     = {https://doi.org/10.3390/su13041807}
}

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DOI

10.3390/su13041807

Countries

Italy

Regions

Europe

Categories

innovation-theory, policy, regional-innovation-systems

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2026-04-28