Inclusive Innovation for Sustainable Development Theory and Practice

Employing a three-dimensional approach, this book discusses inclusive innovation for socio-economic growth and development, and the implications for human security within the context of developing and emerging economies. Focusing on a new and innovative a

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NATHANIEL O. AGOLA ALAN HUNTER

INCLUSIVE INNOVATION FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT Theory and Practice

Inclusive Innovation for Sustainable Development

Nathaniel O. Agola • Alan Hunter Editors

Inclusive Innovation for Sustainable Development Theory and Practice

Editors Nathaniel O. Agola Professor of International Economics and Finance Doshisha University Kyoto, Japan

Alan Hunter Centre for Peace & Reconciliation Studies Coventry University Coventry, United Kingdom

ISBN 978-1-137-60167-4 ISBN 978-1-137-60168-1 DOI 10.1057/978-1-137-60168-1

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Acknowledgments

The editors would like to acknowledge the generous assistance of all the organisations and people involved in this project. Specifically, we would like to thank all the contributing authors. Without your support, this book would not have become a reality. The dedication of your time and expertise has been simply invaluable. We would like to express our gratitude to Doshisha University, Kyoto, and Coventry University, UK, both of which provided essential financial and logistical support. The Global Resource Management Program at Doshisha University generously hosted an international symposium, held in Kyoto in July 2015, which brought together the contributing authors as the first stage in the process of refining the knowledge content of this book. On the same note, Coventry University’s Centre for Trust, Peace and Social Relations acted as joint convener of the symposium and subsequent publication. We would also like to thank our ed