Diana Velasco

Inspired by the human development values and capability approach that are in tune with its ethos, the Universidad de Ibagué developed a participatory process to build a comprehensive capabilities list for the university community and the external actors that cooperate with it. As a private institution serving a region beset by conflict, the university feels … from Expanding Epistemic Capability in Participatory Decision-Making Processes: The Universidad de Ibagué Capabilities List

The 2030 Agenda positioned Science, Technology and Innovation as crucial means for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This paper explores how a localised South-African policy experiment named the “Living Catchments Project” (LC Project) contributes towards the SDGs. This project is part of a portfolio of experiments to trigger innovation for transformative change in South … from The Role of Transformative Innovation for SDGs Localisation. Insights from the South-African “Living Catchments Project”

This paper explores how the University as social entity has great potential to confront epistemic injustices by expanding epistemic capabilities. To do this, we primarily follow the contributions of scholars such as Miranda Fricker and José Medina. The epistemic capabilities and epistemic injustice nexus will be explored via two empirical cases: the first one is … from Epistemic Capabilities and Epistemic Injustice: What is the Role of Higher Education in Fostering Epistemic Contributions of Marginalized Knowledge Producers?

This tool is a prototype and will be developed further by the authors and Lab team in the spring of 2023. We have shared it with Lab users at the prototype stage as the tool sets out a fundamental pillar of the TIP approach: the development of a transformative theory of change as part of … from Tool: TIP Theory of Change journey (prototype)

The Word version of the Dynamic Reflective Binnacle tool is suitable for online use as a live and open document that can be completed transparently – for example, using a shared document editor. It helps to encourage learning and reflexivity in experiments, and to maintain the link between systems transformation and the concrete actions and … from Tool: Dynamic Reflective Binnacle (Word version)

This video is a voice recording of a fireside chat between a Vinnova analyst and a TIPC researcher offering personal reflections on the frustrations and achievements in constructing a collaborative relationship.   … from The Swedish Fireside: Josefin Lundström and Diana Velasco

Shared Agendas is an exploratory project which ran from October-November 2020. A TIPC team from Ingenio led a series of workshops aiming to implement transformative shared agendas into the framework of RIS3CAT 2021-2027. The main objective of the workshop cycle, attended by representatives of four different Catalan territorial entities: Terres de Lleida, Bages, B-30 and … from SHARED AGENDAS EXPLORATORY PROJECT

Highly complex and uncertain environments require experimentation and a different approach to evaluation.  This paper makes the case for a ‘formative evaluataion’ approach and explores the implications of following this approach for the skills, attitudes and values needed by those inovlved in the evaluation process. This article presents our approach to the evaluation of transformative … from Evaluating transformative innovation policy. Insights from two experimental policies

In this example learning history, participants in the Vinnova experiment discuss the experience of adding an active reflexive layer to work on transformation of the food system. Their insights highlight the importance of reflexivity in Transformative Innovation Policy experiments for: working with complexity; managing expectations and assumptions; coping with challenges and change; finding common ground … from Learning history: Mutual understanding and trust-building

This blog is an edited extract from an article exploring TIPC experiences of implementing formative evaluation, highlighting the skills, attitudes and values required from evaluators to strengthen trust, participatory engagement and a learning mindset in experiments.    Between 2019 and 2021, TIPC worked with partners to develop a formative approach to the evaluation of Transformative … from Reflexive practice in Transformative Innovation Policy: Six lessons for action researchers

This tool was developed for the ‘Living Catchments’ experimental policy engagement, to facilitate the definition of indicators and support reflection on the transformative potential of the project’s theory of change. Practitioners from the South African National Biodiversity Institute and TIPC researchers worked together over several months to add a transformative layer to the project. They … from Definition of indicators to monitor evaluation of transformative outcomes: A proposal

These extracts show how the Dynamic Reflective Binnacle tool was used during the TIPC-Vinnova experiment on food systems in 2020 to process reflection and learning. The anonymised contributions of participants show how knowledge and attitudes shifted during the course of the process and reveal some of the issues that emerged. To download the tool and … from Using the Dynamic Reflective Binnacle at the experiment level

This worksheet can be printed and used in face-to-face meetings and workshops to encourage learning and reflexivity in experiments, and to maintain the link between systems transformation and the concrete actions and pathways portrayed in the flexible theory of change. The Dynamic Reflective Binnacle records and keeps track of changes in attitudes, interaction and knowledge … from Tool: Dynamic Reflective Binnacle (pdf version)

This in-depth article presents the TIPC approach to the evaluation of transformative innovation policies and practical experience of implementing this: in work on food policy with Sweden’s Innovation Agency (Vinnova), and in the ACT on NBS (Adaptive Cities through Nature Based Solutions) project. To be consistent with the principles and objectives of these policies, an … from Evaluating transformative innovation policy: Insights from two experimental policies

Transformative Innovation Policy aims at changes — in people, organisations and at institutional levels — in order to orientate socio-technical systems towards sustainability and justice. This presentation explains the significance of reflexive monitoring, evaluation and learning in this process, drawing on modes and cycles of learning in transitions to make distinctions between the process, outcome … from Reflexivity: Deepening and broadening MEL in experiments

A binnacle is a stand on the deck of a ship, in which navigational instruments are placed for easy and quick reference. The Dynamic Reflective Binnacle has been developed as an easy and quick tool for recording and keeping track of changes in attitudes, interactions and knowledge (leading to action) in Transformative Innovation Policy experiments. … from Introducing the Dynamic Reflective Binnacle

This example from the Vinnova experiment shows the learning history method in action, introducing observations from team members on the role of mutual understanding and trust-building in creating learning spaces that trigger action based reflexivity. It includes reflections on the methodology, ways of working, expectations, team dynamics and essential ingredients, before posing questions for further … from Example learning history: Mutual understanding and trust-building

This short extract from a presentation by Diana Velasco and Sandra Boni sets out how learning histories can be used in action research to enhance organisational learning and accelerate knowledge transfer. It explains how the Transformative Innovation Policy Consortium has approached this methodology within experiments to tell a story about topics within the engagement from … from Introducing the use of learning histories within experiments

En este vídeo, la investigadora Diana Velasco introduce de manera concisa los tres macroprocesos de transformación -desde la lente de la perspectiva multinivel- y los 12 alcances transformadores identificados por TIPC como señales de transformación.   … from INTRODUCCIÓN A LOS ALCANCES TRANSFORMADORES (VERSIÓN EN ESPAÑOL)

This presentation introduces the experiment undertaken by Vinnova in partnership with TIPC, which sought to understand and explain how a transition towards more sustainable practices can be achieved, using the food area as a pilot. The slides introduce the aims and objectives for the experimentation, followed by the methodology (formative evaluation with a focus on … from TIPC and Vinnova’s experimental policy engagement

This extract reflects on the conference theory of change, desired impact, and the outcomes, outputs and activities adopted for the conference. The remainder of the report focuses on the monitoring, evaluation and learning plan, results and conclusions, and is introduced in Component 3 of the Resource Lab. … from Extract: Experimentation committee report for the TIP Conference

The conference theory of change illustrates how the experimentation committee sought to design, execute and evaluate the conference as a transformative experiment. It shows the activities, assumptions, outputs, transformative outcome and long-term goals behind building a sustainable and inclusive knowledge infrastructure for systemic transformation pathways.     … from Conference theory of change

These slides accompany the video on experimentation at the conference, setting out the need to go beyond traditional conferences, what we mean by experimentation in this context, and the experimental methodology. The slides also show the transformative theory of change for the event and the monitoring, evaluation and learning plan. … from Slides: Experimenting with the TIP conference

Can a conference be delivered as a transformative experiment? This thought-provoking recording sets out the work of the experimentation committee for the TIP conference in 2022, introducing why the choice was made to experiment with the conference and how this was done. The presentation shares the transformative theory of change and monitoring, evaluation and learning … from Experimentation and evaluation at the TIP conference

Esta nota de política conceptual fue desarrollada para los miembros del HUB. Explica el significado de experimentación como parte del enforque transformativo, los objetivos de la experimentación, conceptos claves asociados y algunas de las principales características que pueden ayudar a definir un experimento. … from Nota conceptual sobre experimentos en Política de Innovación Transformativa (versión en Español)

This policy note was developed for HUB members. It explains the meaning of experimentation as part of a transformative approach, aims of experimentation, other associated key concepts and some of the main characteristics that can help to define an experiment.   … from Concept note on experimentation in Transformative Innovation Policy (English version)

Video on the process of building a Theory of Change for Vinnova for the context of the Swedish food system, presented by Dr Diana Velasco, TIPC Research Fellow from INGENIO. … from Vinnova Theory of Change Video

The graphical representation of the Living catchments Theory of Change in South Africa explains the connections between impacts for SDG 6, activities, outputs and transformative outcomes. … from Graphic representation of the Living Catchments Transformative Theory of Change

With the TIPC Vinnova experiment coming to a close after two years of collaboration, the TIPC team conducted a concluding analysis to uncover to what extent the objectives and desired outcomes of the project have been reached, which challenges remain and how to move forward. The analysis shows a growing consensus for the need to … from An analysis of Vinnova’s mission to transform the Swedish food system

This blog article reflects on the process of the Vinnova/TIPC Experimental Policy Engagement (EPE) for the Swedish Food system resulting in its Theory of Change. Sweden’s Innovation Agency Vinnova and the Transformative Innovation Policy Consortium have embarked on a joint journey to transform the Swedish food system, consolidating Vinnova’s role as a change agent in … from Transforming Sweden’s Food System

The 2030 Agenda positioned Science, Technology and Innovation as crucial means for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This paper explores how a localised South-African policy experiment named the “Living Catchments Project” (LC Project) contributes towards the SDGs. This project is part of a portfolio of experiments to trigger innovation for transformative change in South … from The Role of Transformative Innovation for SDGs Localisation. Insights from the South-African ‘Living Catchments Project’

‘Learning is not child’s play; we cannot learn without pain’ is a quotation attributed to Aristotle – learning processes take time and involve stretching every aspect of ourselves. In this video from TIPC’s Nordic learning event in 2020, the team working on the Vinnova experiment reflect on the learning histories of the core team, consisting … from Learning histories of Vinnova