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Alternative technology niches and sustainable development.
- Source :
- Innovation: Management, Policy & Practice; Nov2016, Vol. 18 Issue 4, p468-484, 17p
- Publication Year :
- 2016
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Abstract
- This paper contrasts two niche-based approaches to sustainable development, both recommended for greening technology systems. One is new, the other is old. In fact, a gap of thirty years separates Strategic Niche Management (SNM) from the Alternative Technology movement (AT), yet both share a niche-based perspective on change. Their core approach is to generate knowledge and disseminate lessons about sustainable technological practices through innovative, bottom-up activities. The ambition for both is to seed a sustainable transformation of incumbent technological regimes. SNM proves to be more managerial in its approach; while AT conceptualises niches as a much more grassroots activity. This reflects their different histories. Comparisons between the two uncover some fundamental issues regarding alternative technology niches and sustainable development. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 14479338
- Volume :
- 18
- Issue :
- 4
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Innovation: Management, Policy & Practice
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 120493304
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1080/14479338.2016.1265047