A goal of the SIHI Network is to learn from successful social innovations such that lessons and impact can be scaled to strengthen health systems in low- and middle-income countries. Following innovation identification, through our crowdsourcing calls, we set out to select social innovations for in-depth study.
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OUR SOCIAL INNOVATION CASES
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OUR RESEARCH PROCESS
Social innovations are selected using the following criteria as well as expert review to determine cases offering a high-potential of valuable learning.
Appropriateness of the solution to the need
The solution addresses a country health priority and a perceived need in the community.
Degree of innovativeness
The solution presents a creative, unconventional or new approach as compared to the status quo.
Inclusiveness
The solution has the potential to enhance equity and access in health, especially for the most excluded or marginalised.
Affordability
The solution is affordable to those excluded in the local context and presents a more cost-effective alternative as compared to the status quo.
Effectiveness
The solution has the potential to achieve a positive outcome on the health of the local population AND / OR enhances the capacities of the local population.
Scalable
Feasibility for the solution to be applied, replicated and scaled-up to other communities with similar problems.
Sustainable
Participatory approach is evident in the development, implementation, and evaluation of the solution (i.e. contributions from various stakeholders: the patients/families, local health personnel, local leaders.
Participation and Co-creation
The solution has the potential to affect change within the health or social system.
Systems-change
The solution has the potential to affect change within the health or social system.
Our country teams of researchers travel to each selected social innovation and spends several days with them to experience the work first hand. We seek to gain a deeper understanding of the social innovator/ creator of the project, the ins and outs of the project itself as well as the local community. At the same time, we make a short film of each project for advocacy.