Change agency in social innovation: an analysis of activities in social innovation processes

We examine the role of change agency in social innovations. Agency innovations can create new resources and capacities for transformative a region. To date, there is lack empirical studies investigating how manifests itself In particular, research has not yet investigated detailed activities innovation actors throughout phases processes. this paper we apply concept trinity to investigate actors. Using biographies data from 61 interviews 11 case peripheral mountain region Switzerland, analyse process an actor-oriented perspective. Our findings show that various types are highly present The significance alters process. analysis shows all kinds performed during Interestingly, same different suggest as significant element need consider it When policymakers take into account creating environment which flourish, great chance contribute changing regional development paths perhaps even transformation.