Public Research Centers and impact strategy networks: the Jalisco Mayor Women Network case (2018-2021)

Abstract

Purpose. To introduce a research network model with impact for social innovation that addresses local problems, based on the experience of the Jalisco Mayor Women Network

Methodology. A collaborative approach was used, starting from an articulating point. The summoned actors identified three nodes and work agendas were generated to attend to the problems exposed.

Findings.  In theory, an inter-actor/inter-level collaborative work methodology for social incidence is presented, elaborated from a dialectical model in the RAJ experience. On a practical level, the work carried out in this context is shown through the co-construction of diagnoses, problem-solving strategies, implementation methodologies, and analysis of results.

Originality. The exchange of knowledge and experiences based on inter-actor/inter-sector models prioritized practical experience and a problem-solving approach from sustainable social innovation, transcending transdisciplinary processes in favor of horizontality.

Conclusions and limitations. It was verified that the research networks with incidence enhance the resources to carry out social innovations. Collaborative processes should continue to be explored as the best option to carry out impact projects from Public Research Centers.