Social Innovation Evaluation Tool: A Case Study of The Healthy Subdistrict Project of the Thai Health Promotion Foundation
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This research aims (1) to review the body of literature on the evaluation of social innovation and (2) to design an evaluation instrument for social innovation. The Healthy Subdistrict Project of the Thai Health Promotion Foundation (ThaiHealth) is employed as a case study and primary data source for analysing and constructing the proposed instrument. The study adopts a mixed qualitative approach—document analysis and qualitative inquiry—collecting empirical evidence through in depth interviews with 20 key informants and verifying the data by means of member checking. Findings indicate that the social innovation evaluation instrument comprises four essential sections that together allow a concise yet comprehensive synthesis of community based innovation: (1) General Information – project profile and project management system. (2) Social Innovation – type and thematic focus of the innovation, target beneficiaries, and innovation leadership. (3) Social Impact – outcomes mapped against the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). and (4) Policy Recommendations – actionable suggestions for scaling and institutional support.
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