The study examines social innovation endeavours initiated by non-profit organisations
in the Abaúji region53. Addressing the challenges facing the region (emigration, ageing,
unemployment and educational inequalities) requires the accurate identification of
local needs and the involvement of the population in decision-making. One of the tools
for these initiatives is social innovation and support for social innovation endeavours.
The key actors in the social innovation process are non-profit organisations (NGOs),
which see social innovation primarily as a mission. The aim of our study is to present
social innovation solutions initiated by NGOs in the region and to explore the possibility
of their adaptation as good practice. The study alsoidentifies the main sets of criteria
that, in addition to providing a structured record of each case study, will help to
make good practices comparable. Documentation against the identified criteria will
support the process of adaptation, which is critical to the successful implementation
of social innovation initiatives.
