Políticas de innovación inclusiva y tensiones en torno a su implementación y evaluación en Colombia: el caso de A Ciencia Cierta

Abstract

The notion of inclusive innovation is one of growing interest both in literature and policy. However, its conceptual definition and operationalization is still insufficient, and its challenges and reach are hardly explored. In this article we inquire about the characteristics of inclusive innovation policies in Colombia, and the tensions for their implementation and evaluation. Regarding the case of ‘A Ciencia Cierta’, a Colciencias’ program, we examine the concept of inclusive innovation from a tentative analytical approach, built upon 6 derived dimensions: inputs, involvement, results, governance, space, and knowledge. Findings give substance to these dimensions and suggest an operational heuristic to approach inclusive innovation policies. Finally, we propose some future lines of research regarding the feasibility of these policies.