This PhD thesis addresses a number of TIP concepts covered in the Resource Lab, including: change in social technical systems; the orientation of science, technology and innovation towards the SDGs; indicators for the evaluation of Transformative Innovation Policy; and the role of social movements in advancing transformation. It is published as an article on the … from Transformative Research Niches: Uncovering the Transformative Potential of the Science System
Initial progress report on a collaborative partnership to strengthen science, technology and innovation (STI) policies between Panama’s National Secretary of Science, Technology, and Innovation (SENACYT), the Fundación Ciudad del Saber (FCDS) and the Science Policy Research Unit (SPRU). The work involves two strands: the design of transformative missions in four areas of national interest – health, … from Transformative missions in Panama: Progress report
Researcher reflection on an experiment establishing a community lab to explore the principles, governance and development pathways around agro-ecotourism for resilience in San Martín, Panama. This blog is one of a series synthesising experiments in Panama and their emerging theories of change, with a focus on transformative outcomes. They explore the objectives of experiments, transformative … from Tackling urban expansion and climate change in peri-urban areas through agro-ecotourism
Researcher reflection on a TIP experiment seeking to co-create a community-based governance mechanism to envision, develop and implement solutions that address rural mobility challenges. This blog is one of a series synthesising experiments in Panama and their emerging theories of change, with a focus on transformative outcomes. They explore the objectives of experiments, transformative outcomes … from Co-creating a sustainable vision and governance mechanisms for transforming rural mobility
Researcher reflection on a TIP experiment investigating how urban infrastructure can serve as a catalyst for inclusive, community-driven development in densely populated areas. This blog is one of a series synthesising experiments in Panama and their emerging theories of change, with a focus on transformative outcomes. They explore the objectives of experiments, transformative outcomes targeted, … from Transforming cable car stations into social innovation hubs in San Miguelito, Panama
Researcher reflection on a TIP waste management experiment in Panama to explore and pilot an Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) model to transform solid waste management practices. This blog is one of a series synthesising experiments in Panama and their emerging theories of change, with a focus on transformative outcomes. They explore the objectives of experiments, … from Developing an Extended Producer Responsibility Model as a mechanism to transform waste management practices in Panama
These slides, presented by Gilberto Gómez Muñoz at TIPC’s engagement week in Barcelona, introduce how how Panama has begun to design, implement and evaluate transformative missions aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals within its science, technology and innovation (STI) system. They explain the collaboration between SENACyT and SPRU to strengthen policy capacities and align innovation … from Methodological overview: Transformative missions in Panama
This 2024 report surfaces the potential for Transformative Innovation Policy in Panama. Based on a collaboration between Panama’s Secretaría Nacional de Ciencia, Tecnología e Innovación (SENACyT) and SPRU, it emphasises the need for Panama to align its Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) system with the Sustainable Development Goals – especially in view of global challenges … from Panama country report: Incorporating the SDGs into the STI system through Transformative Innovation
Researchers from the University of Campinas (Unicamp) in Brazil held a participatory training session with key employees from Fiocruz, Brazil’s largest public health research institution, to introduce them to Formative Evaluation, using the Theory of Change canvas as a basis. In this blog post, leading researchers Dr. Janaina Pamplona da Costa from the TIP network … from Bringing Formative Evaluation to Fiocruz – A participatory training for Brazil’s largest health research institution
