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ЦИФРОВИЗАЦИЯТА В ПОДКРЕПА НА СОЦИАЛНИТЕ ИНОВАЦИИ
THE DIGITIZATION IN SUPPORT OF THE SOCIAL INNOVATIONS

Author(s): Hristina Blagoycheva
Subject(s): Social Sciences, Economy, Media studies, Communication studies, ICT Information and Communications Technologies
Published by: Бургаски свободен университет
Keywords: digital platforms; social innovation; social media; social responsibility

Summary/Abstract: Modern economic conditions require new approaches for meeting social needs. Social innovations arise in response to new requirements and they can be seen as a way to overcome social challenges, promote sustainability and support economic growth. The widespread introduction of digital technologies globally has a significant impact on established mechanisms and changes the notions of employment, economic profitability, communications and social security. The purpose of this report is to explore the opportunities that digitization provides for supporting and developing social innovation. Internet, social media and wide mobile applications are powerful tools to overcome barriers to information sharing, time investing and overcome spaces. In this way, the outcomes of the social innovations can get new outlook prospects and reach many more people with certain social needs.

  • Issue Year: 2019
  • Issue No: X
  • Page Range: 67-75
  • Page Count: 9
  • Language: Bulgarian