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The Role of Actors in Social Innovation in Rural Areas

Néstor Vercher Savall · 2022 · Land

Summary. Social innovation in rural areas depends on specific types of actors playing distinct roles. This study interviewed key informants from three socially innovative initiatives in rural Spain and Scotland. Local actors and processes prove central, while facilitators and neutral intermediaries significantly impact outcomes. Social economy organizations coordinate networks effectively, and public sector involvement through LEADER programs shapes how rural communities address social needs and opportunities.

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Savall, N. V.. (2022). The Role of Actors in Social Innovation in Rural Areas. Land. https://doi.org/10.3390/land11050710

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DOI
10.3390/land11050710
Countries
Spain, United Kingdom
Regions
Europe
Categories
innovation-networks, regional-innovation-systems, policy
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2026-04-28