Cyprus does not yet have a formal legal framework or national strategy for social innovation. However, discussions are ongoing to establish policies related to the social economy.
Cyprus does not yet have a formal legal framework or national strategy for social innovation. However, discussions are ongoing to establish policies related to the social economy.
The leading actors driving social innovation in Cyprus include government ministries, social enterprises, NGOs, philanthropic institutions, academia, and other ecosystem builders. The top three most influential actors are:
Examples: Center for Social Innovation (CSI), SYNTHESIS CENTER FOR RESEARCH AND INNOVATION
Formal and informal education programs that support social innovation exist in the following forms in Cyprus:
A centralized body responsible for coordinating social innovation efforts across sectors exists in Cyprus.
To support social innovation, Cyprus has implemented the following incentives and mechanisms:
Further information:
Notable achievements and flagship programs in social innovation in Cyprus include:
Cyprus is involved in international collaborations on social innovation through the following initiatives:
Cyprus public and private sectors collaborate in the field of social economy and social innovation at international level with the following organizations:
Cyprus does not have a formal framework or methodology for measuring social innovation impact.
Social innovation contributes to Cyprus’s economy through:
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There are no Reports and studies that assess the social impact of innovation in Cyprus.
Momentum for social innovation as a public policy issue in Cyprus is currently rated as:
Some Momentum: There is growing awareness and initial efforts in public policy, but implementation remains limited or fragmented.
The following barriers are currently hindering the growth of social innovation in Cyprus:
Proposals from Cyprus for potential collaborative initiatives with other GCSI members include:
We are optimistic that collaborative ideas with member countries of GCSI could be emerged through the development process of social economy and social entrepreneurship in Cyprus.