3 Principles for inclusive innovation

We have organised this guide according to 5 themes for inclusive innovation.

But there are other ways to think about the topic, for example according to these 3 principles:

  1. Equitable, accessible and empowering 
  2. Participative and collaborative 
  3. Regenerative and adaptive

Equitable, accessible and empowering

Make sure: 

  • products and services meet everyone’s need by testing with people from different socio-economic backgrounds, areas and demographics, and with different abilities and accessibility needs  
  • adhere to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.2 (WCAG) AA as well as the Equality Act of 2010.
  • actively promote diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) in all your processes, including hiring practices, workplace culture, and leadership development
  • empower communities by educating and training people in the technical skills they need to take part in the digital economy

Participative and collaborative

  • adopt a participative and collaborative approach by involving a wide range of stakeholders from different backgrounds, to create effective, equitable and inclusive innovations
  • work with organisations around the world to share best practices and resources, so your innovations benefit people worldwide

Regenerative and adaptive 

Integrate regenerative and adaptive principles, so you create innovative, sustainable solutions that can be shared equitably across society.

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