Linking Universities and Marginalised Communities
Subtitle: South African Case Studies of Innovation Focused on Livelihoods in Informal Settings
Publisher: Human Sciences Research Council
Published: 2015
Language: eng
Number of pages: 128
ISBN-13: 9780796925008
Subjects: Education, south africa; Community and college; Technology transfer
Description: "South African universities are mandated to promote scholarship that is socially and economically responsive to local contexts. The contribution of universities to innovation is a key driver of economic and social development, but should be more effectively harnessed to address poverty and inequality. Linking Universities and Marginalised Communities examines how South African universities engage with the informal sector in marginalised communities to improve livelihoods through inclusive innovation. The knowledge imperatives of universities are explored in relation to the public good and social justice, and the roles of innovation and technology transfer. Case studies provide examples of coherence between teaching, research, innovation and community engagement, and illustrate the enablers and constraints to such interaction."--Back cover.