Developing a framework for radical and incremental social innovation in rural areas

Néstor Vercher Savall, Gary Bosworth, Javier Esparcia Pérez · 2022 · Journal of Rural Studies

Summary. Social innovation in rural areas takes two forms: radical and incremental. Using case studies from Spain and Scotland, the authors show that radical social innovation requires conflict management and new skills, while incremental innovation suits communities with different aspirations. Both pathways drive sustainable development, but they reshape communities differently. Public actors should recognize local aspirations and support appropriate innovation types.

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Savall, N. V., Bosworth, G., & Pérez, J. E.. (2022). Developing a framework for radical and incremental social innovation in rural areas. Journal of Rural Studies. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jrurstud.2022.01.007

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DOI: 10.1016/j.jrurstud.2022.01.007
Countries: Spain, Scotland
Regions: Europe
Categories: innovation-theory, regional-innovation-systems
Added: 2026-04-28