Social Innovation and Sustainable Development: An analysis of its impact areas and its relationship with the Sustainable Development Goals

Abstract

In the last decade, social innovation has emerged as a multidisciplinary solution to address various social issues. This study employs a methodology that combines literature review and interviews with experts in social innovation. As a result, 17 main impact areas were identified, categorized into three blocks: economic, global, and social. Most notably, these areas are significantly related to all Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This suggests that social innovation has notable potential as a facilitating tool for achieving the SDGs, highlighting its importance in the pursuit of effective solutions to global challenges in sustainable development.