Abstract

In the face of the adversities brought about by COVID, the civil society has reacted much quicker than government institutions. We have witnessed the rise of “community innovation” that is based on truly inclusive values and to meet the urgent needs of the society. The outbreak has roused the entrepreneurial and innovative spirit of different social groups as a means of resilience and survival. Such innovation can stimulate bigger and more resourceful actors, such as large corporations, family foundations and even the government, to take part in tackling crises. Hear first-hand from the curators of such important bottom-up innovations and learn how such solutions may bring about positive social changes.