New Forms of Public Institutionality for the Creation of Citizen Innovation Communities
Keywords:
innovation studies, communities of practice, citizen laboratoriesAbstract
This article explores how citizen laboratories, specifically Medialab-Prado in Spain (currently Medialab Matadero) and LABNL in Mexico, transform public institutions and foster the creation of citizen innovation communities. In a context of growing disconnection between public institutions and citizens, it investigates how these laboratories facilitate citizen participation and the creation of innovative solutions. Using a multi-sited ethnographic methodology, the study carried out analyzes the mechanisms and practices that allow these laboratories to act as innovative infrastructures. The findings suggest that citizen laboratories democratize innovation processes and mobilize citizens, contributing to greater flexibility and openness of public institutions. This article aims to provide new perspectives for the development of more inclusive and participatory public policies.
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