Microregional convergence through social innovation

The national and international literature pays increasing attention to the research of social innovation its impacts. Among areas be examined, we deal with issues measurability within framework study. conceptualization innovation, determination logic process definiton measurement levels, modeling based on empirical are relevant challenges. However, different sources dealing topic examine these in a approach. purpose study is investigate endeavours district developed by complex program. Nyírbátor District includes disadvantaged settlements that facing numerous problems due their peripheral position. challenges area (migration, ageing, unemployment scarce financial resources) mean doubly disadvantageous stigmatization for settlements. On one hand, they an external negative judgment, other internal processes local inhabitants, which require exact identification needs involvement inhabitants decisions. One tools such initiatives can also support endeavours. Within research, as creative cooperation, during pay special analysis supported governments. presented multi-stakeholder population.. Their good practice makes it possible map innovation. this present points focus serve potential activating factors case District. examined cases play significant role managing unfavourable area, adaptation best practices catching up. defines main sets criteria which, addition providing structured record individual studies, help compare practices.