Work Package 4-Engaging Stakeholders 53 Work Package 5-Experiment and Pioneer 53 Work Package 6 †Recommendations 53
economy that includes crypto digital curencies like Freecoin and many sharing economy platforms such as  Peerbyâ and Goteo creating new forms of crowdfunding methods, exchanges and new economic models
and economic value is relatively well understood. But, despite the founding ethos of technologies like the World wide web being
interdependent process of different stakeholders, including engaged communities. Innovation should be understood in broader terms as a new product (product innovation), a new method of production (process
driven by innovation are uncertain and open ended within an economy never in equilibrium, and cannot be
Smart Cities) and orchestrating the process with all innovation stakeholders. Mobilising civil society organi -sations, and innovators that are central to the way DSI happens and scale
interdependent process of different stakeholders, including engaged communities. Innovation should be understood in broader terms as a new product (product innovation), a new method of production (process
driven by innovation are uncertain and open ended within an economy never in equilibrium, and cannot be
Smart Cities) and orchestrating the process with all innovation stakeholders. Mobilising civil society organi -sations, and innovators that are central to the way DSI happens and scale
WP4 Engaging Stakeholders Nesta M1 WP5 Experiment and Pioneer Waag Society M6 WP6 Policy Recommendations ESADE/Nesta M12
and new participative models for the economy, society and self-governance models A primary example of Digital Social Innovation is the Web itself.
report-such as the sharing economy as local exchange trading systems, time banks and digital currencies
We are undergoing a big transformation that will involve society and the economy, driven by the fast evolu
to manage creative interactions a central issue of economic policy. Harnessing collective intelligence will be a crucial determinant of success for businesses, for governments,
that are limited not to economic value, but that result in large-scale social impact, whilst not destroying
and the social domains they were affecting, such as health, economy, energy governance, education, and public services.
The methodology was based on key network drivers identified in the innovation studies, economics, and sociology literatures,
•Secondly, it can enhance communication between stakeholders and communities, thereby strengthen -ing the social fabric and making a solution/service more resilient
-ioural and political changes that empower communities and transition to a low carbon economy. The se
-ther ideas and innovations (like the move to a low carbon economy or the creation of a more participatory
Finance and economy 76 Science& Technology 60 Table 3: Domains of Activity The case studies identified to date can roughly be grouped within six broad domains.
1. Sharing Economy Access to open digital infrastructures and technology that enables collective action, mobilisation and
Some of these have encouraged deliberately a changed awareness of how economies work †for example valorising labour time equally,
is the backbone of the sharing economy, since it shifts the attention away from consumption and resource
and sharing economy platforms likeâ Peerbyâ are creating new forms of relationships and services. Inspired by the open-source movement, individuals, self-organising groups, and communities
Sharing economy Awareness networks Open Access 28 Who are involved the organisations in supporting or delivering DSI
The benefits come to the local economy when com -panies try and test their services with citizens in a real life environment
initiating collaborative projects the city can bring together relevant stakeholders: citizens, companies and scientific institutions. This process of cooperation that happens in Urban Labs can enable new ideas and
amongst key stakeholders Technological trends in Digital Social Innovation Although there is a huge variety in the different types of DSI and the technologies these innovations use, a
The European commission estimates the economic value of the PSI market at approximately â 40 billion per annum.
all key stakeholders and delivering public goods, maximising returns for all citizens. For instance, citizens are gaining greater insight into how their tax payments are being spent.
different stakeholders and based on different issues 44 3. Which organisations currently bridge the various communities
civic innovators (developers, hackers, designers) Â as key stakeholders in the support of innovation for social
Many of the inventions that now form the basis of the Web 2. 0 economy and the emerging Internet of
or entrepreneurs starting sharing economy initiatives, and activists starting mass mobilisation initiatives and social movements for democracy and social justice.
The Ecosystem metaphor emphasises the need for a holistic and multi-stakeholder approach that Europe
common goods, engaging a variety of stakeholders. Different DSI activities are experimenting new ways in which the commons can be governed through negotiated rules and boundaries for building and mobilising
there must be concerted a focus on Task 2. 3 †Facilitate stakeholder engagement in the online platform.
(iii) The sharing economy;(iv) Awareness networks enabling sustainable behaviours and life -styles;( (v) Open access and information Commons),
Work Package 4-Engaging Stakeholders To support the growth and spread of DSI it needs traction on multiple levels within the EU, from citizens
Engaging stakeholders, therefore, becomes an important part of both the work on identifying organisations, mapping initiatives and experimentation
and as a means of ensuring the involvement of these stakeholders in the ongoing development and exploration of the DSI agenda.
-tion and concerned with democracy, politics & representation, economy education, environment & sustainability, anti-discrimination, equality &
Created in 2008 in the wake of Iceland†s economic collapse, Citizen Foundation founders Gunnar Grã msson and Rà bert Bjarnason describe
the world looking at open data as a kick start for their economies Citysdk aims to provide better and easier ways for the cities throughout
Identifying key stakeholder groups and ensure that the project reaches the widest possible targeted audience
economies rely on a vibrant and ever expanding public domain. The role of the public domain, whilst crucial in the past, is even more important
-tions and can cooperate with local stakeholders to develop community services, including local networking, voice connections and Internet
networks supporting any stakeholder interested in developing and testing experimental technologies for open and interoperable network
-porting any stakeholder interested in developing and testing experimen -tal systems and technologies for these open and interoperable network
-isation of our economies and societies is seriously damaging biological ecosystems and human living conditions in the very short term, with po
of pressure on the relevant stakeholders and policy makers Reducing the gap of the views between public and individuals on en
-verse range of stakeholders for whom the Fablab is a hub and exchange Fablabs are often dependent on public funding.
Getting support and help from other stakeholders: Getting external support from more established organisations has also proven to be
-ment for redefining the economy To achieve its goals Fairphone is created as an open platform using
The company is working with stakeholders and partners on the ground to achieve similar assurances about other materials used in the
New economies do not grow overnight. It takes a lot of effort and a long term vision What helps to reach goals and
Not only brokering partnerships between stakeholders, but also using existing initiatives like CFTI (Conflict-free Tin Initiative) Â and Solutions
The marginal cost of each new project is likely less than $1 per year 121 Goteo At a glance
-tion, economics and science. Relevant data also comes from around the areas of statistics, geospatial, transportation and economics.
This shift to transparency, collaboration and participation has seen a whole host off web and phone apps emerge to enhance how citizens engage with the
there is a challenge in engaging stakeholders when, from the outset, the impact of such projects remain unknown or unclear
Better economy: Openness permits easier and more rapid reuse of material and open data and content are the key raw ingredients for the
The network is built on the belief that an economy based on sharing, collaboration and openness can solve many of the complex
History and mission The overarching aim of Ouishare is to shift the focus of the economy
collaborative economy and were trying to make it a reality. They began to organise meetups every month in Paris to continue their discussions
about the collaborative economy in person. It was then that initiator Antonin Leonard felt he was on to †something biggerâ€:
the shift to a collaborative economy by growing a strong, international network of people and projects.
-cies and gift economies Crowdsourced and open knowledge is opening up institutions such as governments, science, education and culture,
economy it also recognises this presents a number of challenges for the movement. Firstly, there is little knowledge about the potential impact
will bring to society and the economy. Furthermore, few projects are actually collaborating; few know about each other,
Secondly, collaborative economy needs better exposure and education which Ouishare believes could fasten the adoption of new user practic
Sharing economy, Participation and democracy Technology Trends: Open Knowledge, Open Data DSI activities: A network, A research project, Operating a web service
information on the P2p economy. The foundation also facilitates a Ning community (Ning is an online platform for people and organisations
meetups between stakeholders interested in the debate around the P2p economy. To data it has organised two annual physical meet-ups in Bel
-gium and the UK, and also have some national groups organsing meet -ings in Netherlands and Greece
Neighbourhood regeneration, Sharing economy Technology Trends: Open Data, Open Knowledge DSI activities: Operating a web service
sharing economy and Product Service System The fast development of this market is due to a combination of the fol
and the sharing economy. Thanks to the social web, people can now share anything with anyone in the world.
Work Package 4-Engaging Stakeholders Work Package 5-Experiment and Pioneer Work Package 6 †Recommendations
Work Package 4-Engaging Stakeholders 53 Work Package 5-Experiment and Pioneer 53 Work Package 6 †Recommendations 53
economy that includes crypto digital curencies like Freecoin and many sharing economy platforms such as  Peerbyâ and Goteo creating new forms of crowdfunding methods, exchanges and new economic models
and economic value is relatively well understood. But, despite the founding ethos of technologies like the World wide web being
interdependent process of different stakeholders, including engaged communities. Innovation should be understood in broader terms as a new product (product innovation), a new method of production (process
driven by innovation are uncertain and open ended within an economy never in equilibrium, and cannot be
Smart Cities) and orchestrating the process with all innovation stakeholders. Mobilising civil society organi -sations, and innovators that are central to the way DSI happens and scale
interdependent process of different stakeholders, including engaged communities. Innovation should be understood in broader terms as a new product (product innovation), a new method of production (process
driven by innovation are uncertain and open ended within an economy never in equilibrium, and cannot be
Smart Cities) and orchestrating the process with all innovation stakeholders. Mobilising civil society organi -sations, and innovators that are central to the way DSI happens and scale
WP4 Engaging Stakeholders Nesta M1 WP5 Experiment and Pioneer Waag Society M6 WP6 Policy Recommendations ESADE/Nesta M12
and new participative models for the economy, society and self-governance models A primary example of Digital Social Innovation is the Web itself.
report-such as the sharing economy as local exchange trading systems, time banks and digital currencies
We are undergoing a big transformation that will involve society and the economy, driven by the fast evolu
to manage creative interactions a central issue of economic policy. Harnessing collective intelligence will be a crucial determinant of success for businesses, for governments,
that are limited not to economic value, but that result in large-scale social impact, whilst not destroying
and the social domains they were affecting, such as health, economy, energy governance, education, and public services.
The methodology was based on key network drivers identified in the innovation studies, economics, and sociology literatures,
•Secondly, it can enhance communication between stakeholders and communities, thereby strengthen -ing the social fabric and making a solution/service more resilient
-ioural and political changes that empower communities and transition to a low carbon economy. The se
-ther ideas and innovations (like the move to a low carbon economy or the creation of a more participatory
Finance and economy 76 Science& Technology 60 Table 3: Domains of Activity The case studies identified to date can roughly be grouped within six broad domains.
1. Sharing Economy Access to open digital infrastructures and technology that enables collective action, mobilisation and
Some of these have encouraged deliberately a changed awareness of how economies work †for example valorising labour time equally,
is the backbone of the sharing economy, since it shifts the attention away from consumption and resource
and sharing economy platforms likeâ Peerbyâ are creating new forms of relationships and services. Inspired by the open-source movement, individuals, self-organising groups, and communities
Sharing economy Awareness networks Open Access 28 Who are involved the organisations in supporting or delivering DSI
The benefits come to the local economy when com -panies try and test their services with citizens in a real life environment
initiating collaborative projects the city can bring together relevant stakeholders: citizens, companies and scientific institutions. This process of cooperation that happens in Urban Labs can enable new ideas and
amongst key stakeholders Technological trends in Digital Social Innovation Although there is a huge variety in the different types of DSI and the technologies these innovations use, a
The European commission estimates the economic value of the PSI market at approximately â 40 billion per annum.
all key stakeholders and delivering public goods, maximising returns for all citizens. For instance, citizens are gaining greater insight into how their tax payments are being spent.
different stakeholders and based on different issues 44 3. Which organisations currently bridge the various communities
civic innovators (developers, hackers, designers) Â as key stakeholders in the support of innovation for social
Many of the inventions that now form the basis of the Web 2. 0 economy and the emerging Internet of
or entrepreneurs starting sharing economy initiatives, and activists starting mass mobilisation initiatives and social movements for democracy and social justice.
The Ecosystem metaphor emphasises the need for a holistic and multi-stakeholder approach that Europe
common goods, engaging a variety of stakeholders. Different DSI activities are experimenting new ways in which the commons can be governed through negotiated rules and boundaries for building and mobilising
there must be concerted a focus on Task 2. 3 †Facilitate stakeholder engagement in the online platform.
(iii) The sharing economy;(iv) Awareness networks enabling sustainable behaviours and life -styles;( (v) Open access and information Commons),
Work Package 4-Engaging Stakeholders To support the growth and spread of DSI it needs traction on multiple levels within the EU, from citizens
Engaging stakeholders, therefore, becomes an important part of both the work on identifying organisations, mapping initiatives and experimentation
and as a means of ensuring the involvement of these stakeholders in the ongoing development and exploration of the DSI agenda.
-tion and concerned with democracy, politics & representation, economy education, environment & sustainability, anti-discrimination, equality &
Created in 2008 in the wake of Iceland†s economic collapse, Citizen Foundation founders Gunnar Grã msson and Rà bert Bjarnason describe
the world looking at open data as a kick start for their economies Citysdk aims to provide better and easier ways for the cities throughout
Identifying key stakeholder groups and ensure that the project reaches the widest possible targeted audience
economies rely on a vibrant and ever expanding public domain. The role of the public domain, whilst crucial in the past, is even more important
-tions and can cooperate with local stakeholders to develop community services, including local networking, voice connections and Internet
networks supporting any stakeholder interested in developing and testing experimental technologies for open and interoperable network
-porting any stakeholder interested in developing and testing experimen -tal systems and technologies for these open and interoperable network
-isation of our economies and societies is seriously damaging biological ecosystems and human living conditions in the very short term, with po
of pressure on the relevant stakeholders and policy makers Reducing the gap of the views between public and individuals on en
-verse range of stakeholders for whom the Fablab is a hub and exchange Fablabs are often dependent on public funding.
Getting support and help from other stakeholders: Getting external support from more established organisations has also proven to be
-ment for redefining the economy To achieve its goals Fairphone is created as an open platform using
The company is working with stakeholders and partners on the ground to achieve similar assurances about other materials used in the
New economies do not grow overnight. It takes a lot of effort and a long term vision What helps to reach goals and
Not only brokering partnerships between stakeholders, but also using existing initiatives like CFTI (Conflict-free Tin Initiative) Â and Solutions
The marginal cost of each new project is likely less than $1 per year 121 Goteo At a glance
-tion, economics and science. Relevant data also comes from around the areas of statistics, geospatial, transportation and economics.
This shift to transparency, collaboration and participation has seen a whole host off web and phone apps emerge to enhance how citizens engage with the
there is a challenge in engaging stakeholders when, from the outset, the impact of such projects remain unknown or unclear
Better economy: Openness permits easier and more rapid reuse of material and open data and content are the key raw ingredients for the
The network is built on the belief that an economy based on sharing, collaboration and openness can solve many of the complex
History and mission The overarching aim of Ouishare is to shift the focus of the economy
collaborative economy and were trying to make it a reality. They began to organise meetups every month in Paris to continue their discussions
about the collaborative economy in person. It was then that initiator Antonin Leonard felt he was on to †something biggerâ€:
the shift to a collaborative economy by growing a strong, international network of people and projects.
-cies and gift economies Crowdsourced and open knowledge is opening up institutions such as governments, science, education and culture,
economy it also recognises this presents a number of challenges for the movement. Firstly, there is little knowledge about the potential impact
will bring to society and the economy. Furthermore, few projects are actually collaborating; few know about each other,
Secondly, collaborative economy needs better exposure and education which Ouishare believes could fasten the adoption of new user practic
Sharing economy, Participation and democracy Technology Trends: Open Knowledge, Open Data DSI activities: A network, A research project, Operating a web service
information on the P2p economy. The foundation also facilitates a Ning community (Ning is an online platform for people and organisations
meetups between stakeholders interested in the debate around the P2p economy. To data it has organised two annual physical meet-ups in Bel
-gium and the UK, and also have some national groups organsing meet -ings in Netherlands and Greece
Neighbourhood regeneration, Sharing economy Technology Trends: Open Data, Open Knowledge DSI activities: Operating a web service
sharing economy and Product Service System The fast development of this market is due to a combination of the fol
and the sharing economy. Thanks to the social web, people can now share anything with anyone in the world.
Work Package 4-Engaging Stakeholders Work Package 5-Experiment and Pioneer Work Package 6 †Recommendations
societies and economies with essential energy resources The need to renew Europe†s electricity networks, meet
economy in the world In this highly regulated sector, efficient knowledge sharing and the pooling of
For a successful transition to a future sustainable energy system all the relevant stakeholders must become
constructive dialogue between all stakeholders involved in the electricity sector and help to ensure the European
benefits to all users, stakeholders and companies that perform efficiently and effectively •enables Europe†s electricity
A broad spectrum of stakeholders As markets across Europe become more liberalised and dynamic, an increasing
government members to everyday users, every stakeholder will help to shape the Smartgrids system. What are the different needs
while assuring adequate remuneration for their shareholders Investment remuneration and stable regulatory frameworks will be necessary for a
A shared vision of the opportunities for all stakeholders remains an essential ingredient in successfully achieving efficient liberalised markets.
a broader spectrum of stakeholders The driving factors requiring action now are •Increasing participation of customers in the energy field
efficient regulatory framework, will promote economic growth and play a key role in the EU€ s competitiveness strategy.
to win-win solutions for economic growth, social development and environmental protection Smartgrids Enhancing grid flexibility & robustness
stakeholders: for example, multilateral participation in the real-time balance between supply and demand Conceptually, a demand reduction is equivalent to a generation increase in the
stakeholders must become involved: governments, regulators, consumers generators, traders, power exchanges, transmission companies, distribution companies, power equipment manufactures and ICT providers
Effective dialogue between stakeholders will ensure that relevant information influences the system design. The latest technologies will be
and regular interaction with stakeholders is required to respond to future challenges and opportunities Future work should adopt a techno-economic system approach for a trans-European
network. This calls for the development of •distribution grids accessible to distributed generation and renewable energy
accomplished if all stakeholders form a shared vision for future grids and develop an implementation framework that is consistent with the liberalised
but also economics & market regulatory & legal and environmental aspects. A skills shortfall is a key risk to the
As in other ETPS, a group of high-level stakeholders came together with one primary objective:
Europe†s future competitiveness and economic growth More specifically, an Advisory Council has been established to develop and
opportunities ahead are responded to efficiently for the benefit of all stakeholders in Europe It will do this in a number of ways
stakeholders in defining a vision of the future development of grids The platform leads the way in
enable participation of associations of stakeholders Electricity Networks of the Future Technology Platform 35 VISION AND STRATEGY I ELECTRICITY NETWORKS OF THE FUTURE
green economy work in Europe and worldwide Visit www. eco-innovation. eu for further information
¢economy environment society politics Figure 2: Why eco-innovation 1 EIO 2010: Eco-innovation Observatory Annual Report 2010.
notably fluctuating commodity prices New markets and customers Companies developing and selling new eco -innovative products, services and technolo
efficiency has increased with rising commodity prices Complying with regulations Many companies eco-innovate their processes
Consider renewable and secondary resources (circular economy) †¢Reduce cost by improving efficiency of extraction â€
Build resilience to changes in commodity prices and resource supply †¢Increase your turnover and profits from sales of resource-efficient â€
-tion for Sustainable Economies in Hungary disseminates case study books to help SMES invest in environmental measures that generate
The price volatility for commodities, notably met -als, food and non-food agricultural items, was
-ity of commodity prices as the fifth most important risk in terms of potentially negative impacts7. At
the amount of economic value generated by a unit of material input or consumption Energy productivity expresses the
amount of economic value generated by one unit of energy input or consumption 5 SERI 2011, Global Material Flow Database. 2011 Version
Towards the circular economy Economic and business rationale for an accelerated tradition 7 WEF 2012:
The •Guide Towards The Circular Economy of the Ellen Macarthur Foundation offers interesting guidance on how businesses can benefit
from adopting new practices based on the circular economy philosophy www. thecirculareconomy. org Several in depth case studies also provide insights on how companies
commodity prices, dealing with uncertain supply of materials, as well as meeting customer demand for an improved transparency of supply chain
stakeholders Map and measure resource inflows and out-†¢flows from the company Conduct benchmarks and consider what is â€
Engage key partners and stakeholders: this †¢may produce interesting opportunities for new eco-innovative solutions,
stakeholders in R&d Subscribe to sources of information on emerg-†¢ing technologies which could be applied to
¢cepts and involve stakeholders/experts. Re -ward buy in when eco-innovative ideas are implemented Choose whether to pursue patents to protect â€
with dialogue with a range of stakeholders including customers, partners or suppliers Lifecycle considerations are increasingly im-â€
stakeholders can identify new opportunities for eco-innovation Promotion based on clear evidence-based †¢claims related to environmental performance
other stakeholders, in conversations through a variety of media. Use positive and nega -tive feedback to improve business/product
can stakeholders be rewarded for adopting and promoting pro-environmental behaviour Eco-innovate products and services
¢other stakeholders environmental awareness and understanding may help to reveal busi -ness opportunities or threats
¢www. defra. gov. uk/environment/economy/products-consumers /green-claims-labels /Learning Resources Eco-innovate products and services
R&d, economy and society www. eco-innovera. eu Ecopol is a transnational public partnership that
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