Digitally Enabled Social Innovation: A Case Study of Community Empowerment in Rural China

Yue Lin, Shan L. Pan, Barney Tan, Lili Cui · 2015 · International Conference on Information Systems

Summary. This case study examines how rural communities in China achieve digitally enabled social innovation through self-organization. Researchers studied Daiji village, a successful Taobao Village, and identified a four-step bricolage mechanism: Recognition, Preparation, Recombination, and Governance. These steps enable communities to form and enact digital repertoires that generate social benefits and empower residents.

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Lin, Y., Pan, S. L., Tan, B., & Cui, L.. (2015). Digitally Enabled Social Innovation: A Case Study of Community Empowerment in Rural China. International Conference on Information Systems. http://aisel.aisnet.org/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1659&context=icis2015

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Countries: China
Regions: Asia
Categories: broadband-and-digital, innovation-networks, entrepreneurship
Added: 2026-04-28