The Importance of Social Innovations in Rural Areas

Katalin Lipták · 2019 · DETUROPE - The Central European Journal of Tourism and Regional Development

Summary. Social innovations—new ideas addressing existing social problems—play a critical role in rural development that technical innovations alone cannot fulfill. The paper distinguishes social from technical innovation and examines how social innovations expand employment and support rural development. Successful rural strategies require active participation from citizens and civil organizations, supported by strong local identity and community cohesion. Technical solutions are insufficient; social innovations addressing disadvantaged groups and underdeveloped regions are essential for sustainable rural progress.

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  title   = {The Importance of Social Innovations in Rural Areas},
  author  = {Katalin Lipták},
  journal = {DETUROPE - The Central European Journal of Tourism and Regional Development},
  year    = {2019},
  doi     = {10.32725/det.2019.031},
  url     = {https://doi.org/10.32725/det.2019.031}
}

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DOI

10.32725/det.2019.031

Countries

Hungary

Regions

Europe

Categories

innovation-theory, regional-innovation-systems

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2026-04-28