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Diffusion of Social Innovation: the Innovation Provider’s Perspective

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  • Dian Prihadyanti

    (National Research and Innovation Agency
    Research Centre of Social Welfare, Village, and Connectivity)

  • Subkhi Abdul Aziz

    (National Research and Innovation Agency
    Research Centre of Behavioral and Circular Economics)

  • Karlina Sari

    (National Research and Innovation Agency
    Research Centre for Macroeconomics and Finance)

Abstract

Social innovation (SI) is a potential solution to various problems and challenges in the agriculture sector. Agri-tech start-ups can be considered important agents for developing SI in the sector. In Indonesia, agri-tech start-ups are also expected to develop SI for sustainable agricultural development in the medium-term national development plan 2020–2024. Using multiple case studies, this paper attempts to complement the currently available literature and deepen the knowledge regarding the differences between SI and traditional innovation. This research also discusses the role of business organizations, represented by agri-tech start-ups, in developing SI, by observing the diffusion model and innovation-decision process. This research identifies characteristics of SI theoretically complemented with empirical description. Three models of diffusion leading to different types of innovation-decision processes and communication channels are identified. Several internal and external factors are influencing the diffusion process. In the process, the start-ups also hold bridging roles that vary according to company characteristics. Practical implications regarding successful SI development are provided.

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  • Dian Prihadyanti & Subkhi Abdul Aziz & Karlina Sari, 2024. "Diffusion of Social Innovation: the Innovation Provider’s Perspective," Journal of the Knowledge Economy, Springer;Portland International Center for Management of Engineering and Technology (PICMET), vol. 15(1), pages 4516-4570, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:jknowl:v:15:y:2024:i:1:d:10.1007_s13132-023-01365-y
    DOI: 10.1007/s13132-023-01365-y
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