Municipal Social Innovation in a Rural Region

Malin Lindberg, Mikael Sturk, Julia Zeidlitz · 2020 · Scandinavian Journal of Public Administration

Summary. Swedish rural municipalities in Norrbotten recognize social innovation as essential for improving public services, but adoption varies significantly. Resource constraints from declining populations, aging demographics, shrinking tax bases, and labor shortages limit their capacity to implement social innovation despite national and international promotion efforts.

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Lindberg, M., Sturk, M., & Zeidlitz, J.. (2020). Municipal Social Innovation in a Rural Region. Scandinavian Journal of Public Administration. https://doi.org/10.58235/sjpa.v24i4.8587

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DOI: 10.58235/sjpa.v24i4.8587
Countries: Sweden
Regions: Europe
Categories: innovation-theory, regional-innovation-systems, policy
Added: 2026-04-28