Section 1: Exploring the experimental space

This tool is a ‘thinking exercise’ – a structured brainstorming process, designed to be used by an individual or group – perhaps engaging a range of actors. Users will consider the potential of an initiative (such as a project, policy or programme) to become a TIP experiment that contributes to the transformation of a socio-technical … from Tool: Articulating an initiative as a TIP experiment

This TIPC publication examines the various practices, rationales and approaches associated with policy experimentation followed by a proposal of how experimentation can apply to advancing Transformative Innovation Policy (TIP) for Transformative Change. This document integrates and builds on an earlier version that outlined different types of Experimental Policy Engagements (EPEs) but adds to that a … from Transforming experimentation: Experimental policy engagements and their transformative outcomes

This table is an extract from a 2019 TIPC research report, which examines the practices, rationales and approaches associated with policy experimentation for transformative change. The extracts summarises five modes of experimentation identified by TIPC: policy design; instruments and processes; experimental spaces; supporting, connecting and evaluating societal experiments; and experimental governance culture. It can help … from Extract: Modes of experimental policy engagement

This early blog by Jonas Torrens explores different ways of thinking about experimentation – decision, design, and evolutionary attitudes – and how each can shape policymaking. It sets out how TIPC aims to mobilise experimentation for transformation by encouraging co-creation and learning to surface new socio-technical pathways and advance inclusive, long-term change. At the Transformative … from On Policy Experimentation: Decision, Design and Evolutionary Attitudes

This blog by CIRCLE researchers summarises TIPC’s first consortium workshop, where international innovation agencies met to start defining experimental spaces and to align their understanding of Transformative Innovation Policy. Together, they sought to share learning and explore new collaborative approaches and narratives to better address major societal challenges such as climate change, inequality, and inclusion. … from The view from Sweden: TIPC’s inaugural workshop meeting

This presentation highlights the diverse experimental cultures emerging in different contexts, drawing on a survey of TIPC members and in-depth interviews that took place in August and September 2018. It highlights common themes for experimental approaches, examples from Colombia, Finland, Norway, Mexico, South Africa and Sweden, and common issues, helping us to reflect on the … from TIPC experimentation: Member country experiences

Experimentation for transformative change, while desirable, is far from a frequent characteristic within the policy arena. Institutional frameworks, policy funding and evaluation requirements are rarely fit for experimentation.  It is sometimes not obvious how to create and assess a space that allows for experiments, and how to reintegrate results from that space into other processes. … from Blog: Reflections on experimentation for transformative change

When working in interdisciplinary teams, reaching a shared understanding and agreed approach can be challenging. In this blog post, Dr Patience Mguni reflects upon her experience of using TIPC’s ‘Structured brainstorming’ and ‘Policy radar’ tools to facilitate greater dialogue and create a shared discourse. This blog posts features the work of the Pathways to Water … from Blog: Transformative nature based solutions to enhance water provision and liveability in Cape Town

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)

Cuatro videos cortos, en los que instituciones miembros del Hub Latinoamericano resumen sus experiencias y explican los beneficios de formar parte de esta comunidad de práctica en términos de experimentación y aprendizaje. Los videos cuentan con la participación de representantes de la Universidad Autónoma Latinoamericana (Colombia), el CIDER de la Universidad de los Andes (Colombia), … from Experiencias de los miembros del Hub Latinoamericano

Este extracto resume el contenido de 10 iniciativas con potencial de convertirse en experimentos, provenientes de Colombia, Chile y México. La tabla describe las iniciativas y muestra cómo se relacionan con los principios de la Política de Innovación Transformativa, tales como los impactos sobre la sostenibilidad social y ambiental, sus objetivos hacia la transformación y … from Descripción general de los experimentos HUB (versión en Español)

This handbook extract summarises the content of ten initiatives from Colombia, Chile and Mexico, with potential to become experiments. The table provided describes the initiatives and sets out how they relate to principles in Transformative Innovation Policy, such as impacts on societal and environmental sustainability, aims towards transformation and relationship with public policy. … from Overview of HUB experiments (English version)

This webinar recording and blog presents Latin American experiences in waste management, highlighting how inclusive, socially grounded approaches and transformative innovation can drive systemic and sustainable transitions in the sector. The Latin American and Caribbean Hub of Transformative Innovation Policy resumed its series of webinars with “Perspectives and experiences in waste management in Latin America, … from Perspectives and experiences in waste management in Latin America: A view from sustainability transitions