Linking universities and marginalised communities : South African case studies of innovation focused on livelihoods in informal settings / Glenda Kruss, Michael Gastrow.

• Building on an Innovation for Inclusive Development agenda -- A multiple case study methodology -- The South African higher education context -- Upgrading the capabilities of women in an informal clothing enterprise : the interaction between a university of technology and an NGO-led social enterprise -- Protecting the livelihoods of a marginalised fishing community through interaction with a research university -- Re-introducing indigenous cattle breeds to improve rural livelihoods at a rural university -- Innovative solutions for sustainable urban settlements at a comprehensive university -- Enablers and constraints on innovation to enhance livelihoods in informal settings -- Reflections on universities and innovation for inclusive development.

• "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. 

Ämnesord

Education, Higher  -- Social aspects -- South Africa. (LCSH)

Community and college  -- South Africa. (LCSH)

Technology transfer  -- South Africa. (LCSH)

Informal sector (Economics)  -- South Africa. (LCSH)

Universities and colleges  -- South Africa. (LCSH)

Economic development  -- South Africa. (LCSH)

Universities and colleges  -- Social aspects -- South Africa. (LCSH)

Academic-industrial collaboration  -- South Africa -- Case studies. (LCSH)

Academic-industrial collaboration.  (fast)

Community and college.  (fast)

Economic development.  (fast)

Informal sector (Economics)  (fast)

Technology transfer.  (fast)

Universities and colleges.  (fast)

Education, Higher  -- Social aspects. (fast)

Universities and colleges  -- Social aspects. (fast)

South Africa.  (fast)

Genre

Case studies.  (fast)

Klassifikation

8721 (DDC)