Socially Innovative Networks: Deserve Case Kajaani, Deserve International Meeting Andra Aldea-Partanen Jouni Ponnikas Lönnrot Institute, Kajaani University Consortium University of Oulu © Lönnrot Institute, Kajaani University Consortium 2006

Socially Innovative Networks: Deserve Case Content 1.Conceptual inputs 2.International partnership: network or networks? 3.Finnish examples – connecting local to international? –Nakertaja network services –Heinis networking –New Mobile Technology –Vuolijoki electronic business points –Hiisi care 4.Conclusions © Lönnrot Institute, Kajaani University Consortium 2006 Andra Aldea-Partanen, Jouni Ponnikas, Kajaani

Simultaneous building and using social capital Falk, Kilpatrik 1999 Socially Innovative Networks: Deserve Case. Conceptual inputs Building Knowledge © Lönnrot Institute, Kajaani University Consortium 2006 Andra Aldea-Partanen, Jouni Ponnikas, Kajaani

Socially Innovative Networks: Deserve Case. Conceptual inputs © Lönnrot Institute, Kajaani University Consortium 2006 Andra Aldea-Partanen, Jouni Ponnikas, Kajaani

Socially Innovative Networks: Deserve Case. Conceptual inputs © Lönnrot Institute, Kajaani University Consortium 2006 Andra Aldea-Partanen, Jouni Ponnikas, Kajaani Concurrent Innovation Key features •Co-creation •Shared intent •Problem identification Scope •Social innovation lifecycle Involves •KBS Communities (KBS=knowledge business social)

Socially Innovative Networks: Deserve Case. Conceptual inputs © Lönnrot Institute, Kajaani University Consortium 2006 Andra Aldea-Partanen, Jouni Ponnikas, Kajaani Knowledge Business Social Community VT= virtual team

Socially Innovative Networks: Deserve Case. International partnership: network or networks? © Lönnrot Institute, Kajaani University Consortium 2006 Andra Aldea-Partanen, Jouni Ponnikas, Kajaani Examples of trans-national activity benefits •Sharing knowledge and experience of other countries on service models with local and regional developers, officials and researchers. •The study trips have given the participants energy and motivation to work with service matters. They generated enthusiasm in a comprehensive network of actors from national, regional, programme and local level. They helped local people to dare and shape services for their communities.

Socially Innovative Networks: Deserve Case. International partnership: network or networks? © Lönnrot Institute, Kajaani University Consortium 2006 Andra Aldea-Partanen, Jouni Ponnikas, Kajaani Networks involved •Bi-lateral networks •Local level networks •Regional administration representatives

Socially Innovative Networks: Deserve Case. Finnish examples Connecting local to international? © Lönnrot Institute, Kajaani University Consortium 2006 Andra Aldea-Partanen, Jouni Ponnikas, Kajaani Study trips ’ effects on the multi- level network: •Enhanced internal cohesion in the multi-level network •Increased the understanding of own local reality in terms of service delivery •Increased understanding of alternative ways of service delivery examples in other countries and regions •Stimulation to search for new solutions at local level

Socially Innovative Networks: Deserve Case. Finnish examples Connecting local to international? © Lönnrot Institute, Kajaani University Consortium 2006 Andra Aldea-Partanen, Jouni Ponnikas, Kajaani Nakertaja network services Vuolijoki electronic business points Active Senior Mobile Technology Hiisi care Heinis networking

Socially Innovative Networks: Deserve Case. Finnish examples © Lönnrot Institute, Kajaani University Consortium 2006 Andra Aldea-Partanen, Jouni Ponnikas, Kajaani Nakertaja network services Examples of services: • Virtual parents evening • Virtual organisational evening •Event sharing Photo: Veli-Matti Karppinen Connecting: • Social groups who would otherwise avoid interaction • Social groups from distant locations

Socially Innovative Networks: Deserve Case. Finnish examples © Lönnrot Institute, Kajaani University Consortium 2006 Andra Aldea-Partanen, Jouni Ponnikas, Kajaani Heinis networking Training for usage of internet services Photo: Ritva Korhonen •Multi-network, technical perspective •Village Hall as multi- service point •Targeting different groups •Networks connecting. Villagers, regional experts, summer inhabitants

Socially Innovative Networks: Deserve Case. Finnish examples © Lönnrot Institute, Kajaani University Consortium 2006 Andra Aldea-Partanen, Jouni Ponnikas, Kajaani Vuolijoki electronic business points Connecting locals to services Offering more services to summer inhabitants Aho village shop, Vuottolahti village Ojanperä village shop

Socially Innovative Networks: Deserve Case. Finnish examples © Lönnrot Institute, Kajaani University Consortium 2006 Andra Aldea-Partanen, Jouni Ponnikas, Kajaani Hiisi care Hiisi care opening – sharing impressions Self-care evening First aid evening Health care help point at village level Services: •Health evenings •Blood-preasure measurement •Cholesterol measurement •Blood sugar measurement Attendees: children, caretakers, disabled, teachers, retirees

Socially Innovative Networks: Deserve Case. Finnish examples © Lönnrot Institute, Kajaani University Consortium 2006 Andra Aldea-Partanen, Jouni Ponnikas, Kajaani Testing Soneco Call Care phone Mobile Technology New Mobile Technology • Testing new mobile technology in different groups: children, elders, care-takers, shop- keepers • Co-operation with Seniorpolis expertise centre assures the later incorporation of the testing in the expertise packages

Socially Innovative Networks: Deserve Case. Conclusions © Lönnrot Institute, Kajaani University Consortium 2006 Andra Aldea-Partanen, Jouni Ponnikas, Kajaani •Communality and co-operation between individuals are key elements of social innovation. •Deserve networks allowed for creation of new bridges between existent networks in different countries – KBS networks •Delivery of social services as provided by pilot projects has the certain characteristics of social innovation as it generates new customs and procedures, new relations of co-operation and new ways of working (see Oksa & all 2003)

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